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PE2055: Stop the exportation of live animals as a priority

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to stop the exportation of live animals from Scotland to any country as a matter of priority and until such time, ensure that:

  • animals are treated humanely during transit; and

  • where animals are to be slaughtered after arrival, this is done in a humane manner and to a high standard.

Petitioner: Ann Mulhearn

Status: Closed

Date published: 09 October 2023

Click here for full petition


Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee consideration

SPICe Briefing (146KB, pdf) posted 10 January 2024


Committee Meeting

24 January 2024: The Committee agreed to close the petition under rule 15.7. 

Official Report of Meeting 24 January 2024

Written Submissions

PE2055/A : Scottish Government submission of 23 November 2023 (47KB, pdf) posted 23 November 2023