The claimants challenged regulations as to animal welfare, saying that they allowed farmers to use practices which did not protect animal welfare. Held: It was not unlawful to adopt a policy of not prosecuting farmers for practices which would leave breeder chickens facing chronic hunger. The obligation was to pursue policies which would promote animal … Continue reading Regina on the Application of Compassion In World Farming Limited v The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: CA 29 Jul 2004