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The Daily PollPoll: Should the practice of boiling lobsters alive be banned in Ireland?
The UK government is considering a ban on boiling lobsters alive.
THE UK GOVERNMENT is considering a ban on boiling lobsters alive, Sky News is reporting.
If the government chooses to pursue the ban, it’s believed a clause would be introduced into the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. The Bill is currently making its way through the House of Lords.
Currently, the bill only covers vertebrates – animals that have a backbone – and not invertebrates such as lobsters, crabs and squids.
Today we want to know… Should the practice of boiling lobsters alive be banned in Ireland?
Poll Results:
Yes (10207)
No (4200)
I'm not sure / No opinion (1512)
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