Last week, on Thursday 7th April, the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill completed its time in Parliament and is ready to become law! This was a really significant moment for animal welfare as for the very first-time animals like crabs, lobsters and prawns (decapod crustaceans) are included in UK legislation. Inclusion in the Sentience Bill means that the welfare of these animals must be considered in policy making decisions and will influence how they are handled and treated. A