Production of foie gras is so cruel it would be illegal in the UK under several animal welfare laws, but it can be legally imported and sold despite this contributing directly to the exact cruelty we have laws to prevent?

Force feeding begins when the birds are 12 weeks old, happens 3 times a day using a pipe forced down the throat, and lasts for 12-15 days. The birds are kept in small, individual cages. They can't stand, walk, preen or stretch their wings.

And all of this for a 'delicacy'.