Animal Sentience Committee Chair reappointed

Michael Seals has been reappointed as the chair of the Animal Sentience Committee for a second term.

His four-year term was due to end on 2 September 2026. Following his appointment for a second term, Michael will continue to hold the post until 28 October 2028.

Biography 

Michael Seals 

Michael Seals CBE is the former chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England and current chairman of the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority, helping to support the long-term future of the animal medicine sector. Michael also manages a 250-acre arable farm in Derbyshire. 

He was first appointed as chair of the Animal Sentience Committee on 2nd September 2022. 

Further information

The Animal Sentience Committee 

The Animal Sentience Committee was established by the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 to furnish accountability to Parliament for consideration of the welfare of sentient animals in Ministerial decisions.