Politician's call for rabbit owner training courses labelled 'hare-brained'

A Welsh politician has proposed mandatory training courses for prospective rabbit owners to improve animal welfare standards. While animal charities support the move, some critics have dismissed the idea as impractical.
Why it matters
The proposal sparks a debate on the balance between government regulation of pet ownership and individual responsibility.
Figure caption, Mike Hedges says rabbit owners should undergo training courses
The article presents both the politician's proposal and the critical response from opponents without taking a side.
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