Our vision for Scotland includes:

• Proudly leading on ending animal import testing by using all levers to promote the development of animal-free science in Scotland

• Improving human health, saving vital NHS funds & acting on climate breakdown by promoting a transition to healthy & sustainable plant-based diets

• Introducing Animal Welfare & Sentience into the Scottish school curriculum

• Strengthening existing farmed animal welfare legislation to include farmed fish & crustaceans and halting salmon farm expansion

• Prioritising companion animal welfare by stopping the sale of animals online & in shops, phasing out the exotic pet trade and making 'pet theft' a specific offence

• Ending the guga hunt and improving protections for all Scottish seabirds

• Urgent creation of affordable, social homes whilst ensuring mandatory consideration for wild animals & their habitats in planning legislation

• Banning the use of farrowing crates for pigs and cages for laying hens & gamebirds

• Outlawing electric shock collars for Scotland's dogs and ending breed-specific legislation

• Leading on alternatives to fireworks displays such as laser, drone & light shows, reducing distress for people & animals

• Show Your Belief in a Fairer Future for All.

Full statement

Vote Animal Welfare Party on 7th May

To find out more, join or donate to our campaign, visit: animalwelfareparty.org

Promoted by: Animal Welfare Party, 71 - 75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ