Implementation report as regards Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU

Summary:

Non-binding Resolution from the European Parliament on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of transported animals within and outside the European Union (EU).

Further information:

The Resolution urges the European Union and its member states to enforce existing rules on protecting transported animals better and to penalise all ofenders.

The European Parliament's agricultural committee approved the initiative on 24 January 2019, reiterating a previous call for a strong and harmonised enforcement of a Regulation from 2005 on the protection of animals during transport, which was seen to be poorly applie in some Member States.

Official

European Commission: Animal welfare during transport https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/welfare/practice/transport

European Parliament: Press Release, 24.01.19: Welfare of transported animals: MEPs urge EU states to do a better job http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20190121IPR23917/

---

News

BBC News, 18.09.17: European live animal trade raises major welfare concerns https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41281570

---

ESO Records

ECA: Special Report No 31/2018: Report on animal welfare standards https://www.europeansources.info/record/animal-welfare-in-the-eu-closing-the-gap-between-ambitious-goals-and-practical-implementation/

EPRS: European Implementation Assessment regarding Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations https://www.europeansources.info/record/regulation-ec-no-1-2005-on-the-protection-of-animals-during-transport-and-related-operations-european-implementation-assessment/

---