Respect believes that we have an obligation to protect both wild and domesticated animals against cruel treatment and unnecessary exploitation. We are in favour of the development of a safe, sustainable and humane relationship with other species.
We support agricultural practices that take account of the preservation of habitats and ecosystems. We are against agriculture practices such as factory farming and intensive methods that are cruel to animals, or fishing methods which threaten the extinction of
species or endanger sea mammals.
WE CALL FOR:
> The proper implementation of the ban on hunting with dogs; and for humane methods of wildlife control.
> An end to factory or intensive farming.
> An end to animal experimentation for cosmetic or other unnecessary purposes.
> Non-animal research methods to be properly funded.
> An end to live exports of animals, a limit on live transport time and strict control of conditions of transportation.
> The proper enforcement of animal protection.
> Control of sea fishing to allow stocks to recover.
> End sea-fishing methods, such as long-line fishing, which kill sea mammals and birds.
> Strict regulation of the pet trade.
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