Urge the South Korean Government to Respect Global Animal Protection Laws and Oppose Legalization of the Dog Meat Trade

As this e-petition has received more than 10 000 signatures, the relevant Government department have provided the following response:

The Government remains committed to the promotion and protection of animal welfare.

The British Ambassador in Seoul has raised the issue of the dog meat trade with the Republic of Korea authorities.

It is a matter for the authorities in each country to introduce and enforce the necessary legislation to end the ill treatment of animals.

In the absence of international norms, laws or agreements governing the trade and consumption of dog meat, the UK has no legal grounds to intervene or take trade measures against those countries where consumption of dog meat is regarded as normal practice.