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<p>The Government has been very clear that our departure from the EU will not lead
to a lowering of our high animal welfare standards.</p><p> </p><p>Our regulatory system
will offer at least the same level of assurance of animal welfare following our departure
from the EU as it does now. The EU Withdrawal Act will ensure that existing EU standards
are maintained once we leave the EU, and we are actively exploring options for strengthening
the UK system moving forward. This includes plans to increase maximum penalties for
animal cruelty from six months’ to five years’ imprisonment.</p>
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