# Lawyers Target Northern Ireland Farm Inspections | Belfast News

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Published: 2026-09-18T13:39:42+00:00
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A group of UK animal welfare lawyers is threatening legal action against Northern Ireland’s government over a crumbling farm inspection system, citing systemic failures and outdated EU-era rules still in force post-Brexit. With Northern Ireland already the UK’s least inspected region — fewer than 2% of farms checked in 2024, and over 20% of those with violations — the Animal Law Foundation demands immediate reform or faces court. DAERA’s expired inspection plan and lack of transparency have drawn sharp criticism, especially after recent controversy over a cow cull. The lawyers are determined to ensure animal welfare laws aren’t just written but enforced. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/systemic-welfare-check-failures-on-northern-ireland-farms-to-be-challenged-in-court-JQU2TFCFF5BRPE3DWIRBZWMGIA/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/979dd24f3a258887 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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