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flag UK bans live boiling of lobsters and crabs, recognizing their sentience and promoting humane alternatives.

flag The UK government has banned boiling live lobsters, crabs, and other decapod crustaceans, citing scientific evidence that these animals can feel pain. flag The move, part of a broader animal welfare strategy, follows the 2022 recognition of crustaceans as sentient beings. flag Live boiling is now deemed unacceptable, and the government will issue guidance on humane alternatives like electrical stunning or freezing. flag The policy is supported by animal welfare groups and public opinion, though industry leaders warn of increased costs and potential shifts to imported frozen seafood. flag The ban is part of wider reforms including ending battery cages, outlawing trail hunting, and improving slaughter standards for farmed fish.

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