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200th anniversary of the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822

Early day motion 279, tabled 12 July 2022 by Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party). Signed by 10 members.

That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of Martin's Act, the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822, the first piece of animal welfare legislation in the world; celebrates the development of the body of animal welfare law in the UK today based on the principles of Martin's Act; recognises the role the Act played in the establishment of the RSPCA, the world's oldest animal welfare charity; and calls on all Members to continue to support the development of new animal welfare law in the UK.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 4, Independent 2, Labour 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.