Regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement on CCTV, we want to add some perspective.

Although the administration’s climbdown is a huge step forward, Ministers’ claims that this is down to a genuine concern for animals is nonsense.

If this was the case they wouldn’t have employed every dirty trick in the book to block abattoir CCTV for years.

The same government who allegedly believe in the “highest standards of animal welfare” are right now doing everything they can to keep this going

As we said on Wednesday, please do not take your foot off the pedal.

These politicians are no friends to animals.

9/1/19

Scotland for Animals welcomes the Scottish Government announcement that it will legislate for mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses.

Ministers have stated that a law will be brought forward later this year.

Scotland for Animals’ Spokesman John Patrick;

“This announcement is good news. To have come this far would not have been possible without the people who have supported our campaign.”

“They have forced the Scottish Government to abandon it’s long and active opposition to mandatory abattoir CCTV.

“It was said that this would never happen. Together, we have shown what grassroots action can achieve.”

“As positive as this news is we call on everybody not to take their foot off the pedal. It is vital to continue applying pressure on politicians from now until legislation is enacted.”

“We must ensure that any law is workable and includes provision for independent monitoring.”

Scotland for Animals has led the campaign for mandatory, independently monitored CCTV in Scottish slaughterhouses.

SfA works towards a society where animals are free from all exploitation. Until this comes we will continue to fight for welfare improvements to reduce suffering where possible.