Liberal Democrats believe that all possible steps should be taken to promote animal welfare and prevent animal suffering, with better protection for animals, and full regard for animal welfare. We will: Enshrine the principle of animal sentience in UK law to ensure that due regard is paid to animal welfare in policymaking. Introduce stronger penalties for animal cruelty offences, increasing the maximum sentencing from six months to five years,
favourably mentions non-economic demographic groups like women, students or specific age groups