Updates the Act Needs!Key Points for the Amendment of Animal Welfare and Management Act

Since it’s scheduled to be reviewed in 2025, there has been a series of discussions on the Animal Welfare and Management Act. Together with Japan Anti-Vivisection Association (JAVA) and PEACE(Put an End to Animal Cruelty and Exploitation), the Animal Rights Center Japan compiled requests to further update the law. As we demanded for the revision in 2019, situations for livestock animals have improved significantly, so we’re focusing on what is yet to be realized this time around. In addition, we request the law be properly followed since it has not been strictly enforced lately. Transition to Animal Welfare(福祉)Act from Animal Protection(愛護)Act 1.Clarify animal welfare by changing to “the purpose of…