For many years we have been campaigning for Welfare 4 Wildlife; a change in the law to protect over 80 species of monkey which can be kept legally as pets in the UK under current legislation. You can see more details of our petition by clicking here In 2017, the government dismissed our 114,000 strong petition during a parliament adjournment debate, & insisted that current laws are protecting primates. We then launched our campaign on the pet trade in 2018 and asked you to help us STAMP it out- Stop Trade & Abuse of Monkeys as Pets.
Monkey World has been working with the government for the past few years to create laws to protect monkeys that are kept privately in UK. The new legislation is finally open for PUBLIC CONSULTATION!
Please let the government know what you think about the monkeys that are bought and sold in the UK pet trade and make your voice heard. It is essential that everyone voices their opinion so that the legislation moves forward and is not “watered down”.
You can go to:
https://consult.defra.gov.uk/kept-wild-animals/licensing-of-specialist-private-primate-keepers-in
If possible also let your MP know that you have taken part in the consultation and want your MP to also put forward your views and concerns in Parliament.
IT IS TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND YOU CAN HELP