Sadly, the transport of live animals has taken place on 2 occasions during the last few weeks from the Port of Ramsgate
This situation has arisen as Dover
The company owners have not requested any facilities from TDC to take care of the needs of farm animals if they are stationary in the port of Ramsgate
This type of uncaring treatment has led to the Lisbon Treaty, article 13 (2009) which re-classifies live animals as ‘sentient beings’ rather than ‘goods’.
The current argument against a ban is that it would allow a quantitative restriction on imports and exports. This argument is based on legislation from 1847 which assumes live farm animals to be ‘goods’.
On Tuesday 7th June the Labour Group gave written notice of a motion to full council that TDC seeks legal opinion on the legality of a ban on the transport of live animals from the Port of Ramsgate
By Cllr Michelle Fenner
Published by Thanet Labour Group Press Office. 44 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2RW.
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