Caroline Lucas: I will keep on for a little bit longer. We need to transfer explicitly into UK law the key general environmental principles that are enshrined in the EU treaties: the precautionary principle, for example, and the “polluter pays” principle. A further regrettable omission from the Bill relates to animal welfare. The protocol on animal sentience which is so vital to our animal...
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: 2nd Day (11 Sep 2017)
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