Parliament has finally realised that larger cages, stricter rules and more controls were not the solution for the problems of these animals, who were reduced to mere puppets, deprived of their dignity.
AFP: ‘Portugal has banned the use of wild animals in circuses by 2024 with a new law passed by parliament and applauded by animal rights groups. Lions, tigers, elephants, camels and zebras are among the more than 1,000 animals banned under the new law covering around 40 species. “Wild animals have no place in the circus. People should be able to enjoy themselves without animals suffering,” Bianca Santos, vice president of the AZP local animal rights group told AFP.
Approved with support of both left-wing and right-wing lawmakers on Tuesday night, the law brings Portugal in line with a dozen other countries including half of Europe which have banned wild animals in circus acts. “Parliament has finally realised that larger cages, stricter rules and more controls were not the solution for the problems of these animals, who were reduced to mere puppets, deprived of their dignity,” said lawmaker Andre Silva from the PAN party’. SOURCE…
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