There are frequent cases of animal abuse. The government will introduce the concept of "responsibility of care" and stipulate that animal caregivers should not abuse animals. This includes prohibiting unnecessary operations on animals, such as tail trimming, ear trimming, vocal cord removal, and claw removal.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, published a blog today (17) stating that the government attaches great importance to the promotion and protection of animal welfare. Amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance (Chapter 169) will increase penalties for cruelty to animals and strengthen law enforcement powers. , Is now making every effort to expedite the drafting of the law, and it is expected that the bill will be submitted to the Legislative Council for deliberation in the first half of 2022.
Chen Zhaoshi expects to submit the revised draft of the "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance" to the Legislative Council in the first half of 2022.
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Chen Zhaoshi introduced the medical and public health measures contained in the policy address on her blog today. She pointed out that the government attaches great importance to the promotion and protection of animal welfare, and takes a multi-pronged approach to carry out related work, including strengthening public education, handling and preventing cruelty to animals. Behavior, and close cooperation with animal welfare groups, etc.
The new rules that you must stop when you hit a cat or dog will take effect next month
Among them, the Road Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374) was amended in April this year, requiring drivers to stop when they hit a cat or dog in a traffic accident. The new regulations will come into effect next month to allow injuries in traffic accidents. Of cats and dogs were treated in time.
Chen also pointed out that the government proposed to amend the "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance" (Chapter 169) to improve animal welfare, including imposing a positive "duty of care" on those responsible for animals, requiring them to take care of the welfare needs of animals. Increase penalties for cruel treatment of animals, and strengthen law enforcement powers.
She said that the government has consulted the public on the proposal and reported the results of the consultation to the Legislative Council Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene Committee. It is now making every effort to expedite the drafting of the law. It is expected that the bill will be submitted to the Legislative Council for deliberation in the first half of 2022.
Use thermal detection cameras to detect rat activities and deploy anti-rodent work
In terms of rodent control, Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that the Housing Department and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department had established a joint working group in December last year to formulate and implement more effective rodent control measures for public housing estates.
In order to further strengthen the effectiveness of anti-rodent operations in target communities, the FEHD will mobilize additional resources in November this year, including mobilizing mobile pest control teams, rear lane cleaning teams and street washing vehicles to strengthen pest control and rear lane cleaning. Strictly enforce laws against violations of health regulations. At the same time, thermal detection cameras will be used to detect rat activities, and by analyzing tracking data at different stages during the operation, it will assist in the deployment of appropriate rodent control.
Implementation of enhanced anti-rodent campaigns in target communities in Sham Shui Po, Wan Chai and Yuen Long next month
In addition, the FEHD will also implement an enhanced version of the anti-rodent campaign in target communities including Sham Shui Po, Wan Chai and Yuen Long in November this year. Rat-infested black spots in the back alleys of Si, carry out large-scale and targeted anti-rodent operations.
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Chen Zhaoshi concluded that in the remaining eight months of the current government’s term, the Food and Health Bureau has a lot of work related to people’s livelihoods that need to be promoted. These measures are related to medical care, public health, municipal services, environmental sanitation, and food safety. As a result, the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s fisheries and agriculture. With the protection of the national security and electoral system in Hong Kong, the society has returned to stability. home.
Groups concerned about animal rights have demonstrated on many occasions and demanded that the government strengthen the prevention of cruelty to animals.
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No one charged in the Ho King Garden's animal abuse case was dissatisfied with the Department of Justice's failure to submit a decision to request a review. The dog was rejected. 101 The dog was put into the container until the weight was thin. Set aside 30 million yuan each year for culling animals in hopes of "zero animal abuse". The government plans to amend regulations to severely crack down on animal abuse. Violators can be banned from keeping pets for life. Parliament advocates the highest imprisonment for 10 years. Police: Never tolerate animal abuse
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