Penal (Amendment) Bill Proposal Withdrawn for Committee Review – BRTK
The Penal (Amendment) Law Proposal was a topic of discussion in the Assembly of the Republic today. The proposal, which aimed to address issues related to animal welfare and violence, was withdrawn to the committee for further evaluation.
During the session, CTP Deputy Erkut Şahali emphasized the importance of the proposed law in filling a gap in animal welfare regulations. He highlighted the increasing interest in owning pets and the need to protect animals from being treated as property or targets.
CTP Deputy Filiz Besim also expressed her support for the proposed changes in the Penal Code, citing the high number of stray animals in the country and the challenges it poses. She emphasized the importance of cooperation among all segments of society in addressing these issues.
Independent Deputy Jale Refik Rogers raised concerns about neglect towards domestic and wild animals, as well as the illegal importation of animals into the country. She stressed the need for changes in the education system to promote animal love and welfare.
After a series of speeches and debates among the deputies, Committee Chairman Yasemi Öztürk proposed to withdraw the bill to the committee for further discussion. Despite some objections from deputies like Erkut Şahali and Doğuş Derya, the proposal was accepted by a majority vote.
The session concluded with a decision to reconvene tomorrow at 10.00 for further deliberations on the proposed changes to the Penal Code. Stay tuned for more updates on this important issue affecting animal welfare and rights in the country.
