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Post by killipso on May 8, 2006 16:43:28 GMT -5
Did anyone hear about the new laws on how to dispatch lobsters and crabs? They now have to be electrocuted or something like that. Does anyone have a URL to the news item. Heard it on BBC radio but couldn't find anything about it on their website. I'd like to know just exactly why they implemented this thing. For that matter how on earth do the authorities propose to implement such a law. I heard something about it applying to 'domestic lobster dispatches!?'
Any news gratefully received!
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Post by killipso on May 9, 2006 3:17:10 GMT -5
A friend found this document www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmselect/cmenvfru/385/38503.htm. It's a government response to a DEFRA report. The subject of the article I heard on the radio was, I think, probably following up on the original report and government response. After having a read and thought further on this one, I can see it's the usual 'development' scenario? Personally, I can't say I cook lobster or crab, so I won't be needing a lobster stun gun. |
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Post by richarda on May 9, 2006 16:55:57 GMT -5
Might the lobster electrocuiter electrocute the chef? Water is common when handleing live crabs and Lobsters or is it a case of an unthrought out policy by people who have never had to dispatch their food. Will we be required to carry a portable device to kill thew odd trout?
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Post by Adz on May 10, 2006 5:46:55 GMT -5
If you have a read of the document linked to above you'll find this:
"Defra veterinarians have reviewed the scientific evidence for the inclusion of cephalopods and crustaceans. We do not consider there is sufficient scientific evidence to suggest that crustaceans can experience pain or suffering to warrant their inclusion. The evidence for cephalopods is more balanced and we will continue to review. We have noted the comments of the Committee concerning the conclusions reached by the Animal Procedures Committee and we intend to work closely with the Home Office and the European Commission, who are also reviewing this issue, as to the inclusion of cephalopods in the laws to protect animals in research.
It will not be possible to issue codes of practice for animals not captured by the definition of animal, unless regulations extending that definition have already entered into force."
So, status quo at thew moment ;-)
Cheers,
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