Animal sentience bill could be ‘hijacked’ by activists, Tory donors warn Critics fear campaigners could ban game shooting and kosher and halal meat slaughter Some Tories fear activists could open up avenues for activists to block infrastructure projects Credit: PA Tory donors have written to the Prime Minister to criticise a new law which will recognise the sentience of animals over fears it will be “hijacked” by activists. Party donors, Conservative MPs and countryside groups have raised concern that the animal sentience bill will pave the way for infrastructure projects to be blocked if they damage areas populated by wildlife.