Zoophilia

11.4.2014

Question for written answer E-004587-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Phil Bennion (ALDE)

A West‐Midlands constituent of mine has alerted me to the fact that many Member States still allow the practice of bestiality and the dissemination of animal pornography. The countries cited include Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Hungary. Whilst I am aware that decisions on this issue are taken at Member State level, can the Commission inform me of any measures taken or pressure brought to bear on these countries to help eradicate this flagrant abuse of animal welfare standards in Europe?

OJ C 399, 12/11/2014