UK to Ban Boiling Lobsters and Crabs Alive
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The United Kingdom is set to outlaw the practice of boiling some shellfish alive. This new animal welfare measure targets lobsters, crabs, octopuses, and squid.
The ban follows a landmark 2022 law. That legislation officially recognised these creatures as "sentient beings." Sentience means they have the capacity to feel pain or suffering.
The government has not yet announced when the ban will start. However, it signals a major shift in how these animals are treated within the food industry.