Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000
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Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000
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The Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to "prohibit the keeping of animals solely or primarily for slaughter for the value of their fur" in England and Wales. It received royal assent on 23 November 2000. A public consultation in 1998 found that there was "overwhelming public support to end the practice." Prior to the ban, there were 11 fur farms in the UK, producing up to 100,000 mink skins each year. The act only extends to England and Wales. F
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United Kingdom legislation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_Farming_(Prohibition)_Act_2000
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2024-04-03T16:37:36Z
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