Referendum on animal rights

The proposed children’s rights referendum will mark a turning point in the treatment of children in this country.

Political inaction in the area of child protection has led to needless suffering and death. The pious speaking must cease and genuine child protection reform should begin.

With a reform agenda in motion perhaps now is the time to bring into the public arena the issue of holding an animal rights referendum. Such an action will put into a legislative framework the protection of animals and ensure that their rights are upheld and protected.