<s>[INST] Which nation was the first to outlaw animal cruelty? [/INST] In 1822, the British Parliament passed a statute proscribing the cruel and uncomely usage of livestock, the first law of its kind in the world. This was trailed by the Barbarity to Beasts Act of 1835, which debarred the cruel and uncomely treatment of all tame animals, including steeds and canines. The act likewise presented fines and detainment for transgressors. In 1876, another demonstration was passed that presented more straitened punishments for the people who infringed the law. The Beastliness to Creatures Act of 1876 made it a felony to cause or permit superfluous torment or barbarity to any creature, regardless of its species, and acquainted the idea with creature welfare reviews. This law is as yet set up today and is implemented by the Creature Welfare Act 2006, which accommodates stricter punishments for creature cruelty offenses. Thus, the United Kingdom was the first nation to proscribe creature barbarity.</s>\ <s>[INST] Did a news story or event trigger parliament to take this action? [/INST] It is not specified in the information given whether a specific news story or event triggered Parliament to pass these animal welfare laws. However, it is likely that growing concerns about animal cruelty and increasing public awareness about the issue led to the introduction of these laws.</s>\ <s>[INST] Is it possible that the law was passed to have an excuse for imprisoning political opponents? [/INST] imprisoned politcal openent cannot be passed become law, but some other law may be used to imprisoned political oppenent. Only dictator and tyranical goverment will make such law to manitain their power, it will contradict the spirit of freedom of voice and causing human right violition.</s>