Gove promises that UK law will recognise animal sentience – but …
The following is a post by ShARC co-founder Dr Alasdair Cochrane, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Sheffield *** Michael Gove released a statement on Thursday confirming that after Brexit, animals will continue to be recognised as sentient beings: that is, as individuals capable of feeling pain and emotion. The statement emerged after a furore this week over MPs' decision to reject Caroline Lucas's amendment to include this formal recognition of animal sentience in the EU (Withdrawal) Bill. Campaigners argued that the decision of the UK marked a significant step…continue reading →