A private members’ bill to end the import and sale of real fur in Britain has been introduced to Parliament by Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn. The bill would extend current trade bans on cat, dogs and seal fur to other species, including mink, foxes, raccoon dogs, chinchillas, coyotes and more. Update: The crucial second reading of the bill will take place on Friday 13 June
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Romania bans fur farming
In a monumental victory for animal protection, the Romanian Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ban chinchilla and mink fur farming, the only two fur farm industries that exist in the country. Romania now becomes the 16th EU Member State to ban fur farming, marking a significant milestone in the global campaign to end the cruel practice of breeding and killing animals for fur fashion. In May 2022, Respect for Animals
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