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<p>There is a general existing requirement under the Welfare of Animals (Transport)
(England) Order (2006) that protects all animals during transport. This regulation
makes it an offence to cause or be likely to cause injury or unnecessary suffering
during transport.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst we remain a member of the EU, we continue to
be signed up to the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme. After we leave we want
pet owners to continue to be able to travel to and from the EU with the minimum of
disruption whilst maintaining high biosecurity and welfare standards. The Government
is negotiating our departure from the EU and Defra is looking at future arrangements,
including those for pet travel. We are also putting in place contingency arrangements
in the event of a no-deal outcome.</p>
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