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The European Court of Human Rights has recognised that ethical veganism is a protected belief under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and that following a vegan diet can be a manifestation of that belief. You can see the summary here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/g-k-and...
August 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The European Court of Human Rights has recognised that ethical veganism is a protected belief under Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights, and that following a vegan diet can be a manifestation of that belief. You can see the summary here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/g-k-and...
The High Court has granted @animalaid.org.uk permission to apply for judicial review of the Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2026.
July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The High Court has granted @animalaid.org.uk permission to apply for judicial review of the Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2026.
@joeycarbstrong.bsky.social investigation on Norfolk Free Range Harford Farm site captured a farm worker beating a pig to death. The farm pleaded guilty and was convicted and fined for the actions of its employee. See www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/norfolk...
July 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
@joeycarbstrong.bsky.social investigation on Norfolk Free Range Harford Farm site captured a farm worker beating a pig to death. The farm pleaded guilty and was convicted and fined for the actions of its employee. See www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/norfolk...
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favour of animal rights activists @animalrising.org that blocking access to a dairy business via a private road does not amount to public nuisance to the public at large. You can read the case summary here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/r-v-mcc...
July 21, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favour of animal rights activists @animalrising.org that blocking access to a dairy business via a private road does not amount to public nuisance to the public at large. You can read the case summary here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/r-v-mcc...
Following a complaint filed by the NGO Jaulas Vacías in an Argentinian court, the claimants successfully argued that the conditions in which two goldfish were being kept in a display tank outside a sushi restaurant amounted to animal cruelty under Law 14.346.
July 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Following a complaint filed by the NGO Jaulas Vacías in an Argentinian court, the claimants successfully argued that the conditions in which two goldfish were being kept in a display tank outside a sushi restaurant amounted to animal cruelty under Law 14.346.
5 activists linked to @animalrising.org were acquitted after rescuing 18 beagles from a facility that breeds dogs for animal testing. The defendants acknowledged their role in the rescue, arguing their actions were driven by compassion for animals. Summary: tinyurl.com/2sd5hsjv
May 31, 2026 at 5:25 AM
5 activists linked to @animalrising.org were acquitted after rescuing 18 beagles from a facility that breeds dogs for animal testing. The defendants acknowledged their role in the rescue, arguing their actions were driven by compassion for animals. Summary: tinyurl.com/2sd5hsjv
We were in Parliament last month with our client Animal Free Research. We have been working with them on Herbie's Law, a legislative solution to phase out animal testing. You can learn more here: www.animalfreeresearchuk.org/herbies-law/
May 18, 2026 at 7:31 AM
We were in Parliament last month with our client Animal Free Research. We have been working with them on Herbie's Law, a legislative solution to phase out animal testing. You can learn more here: www.animalfreeresearchuk.org/herbies-law/
The Hunting Act 2004 was passed to ban hunting with dogs. However, loopholes and wide exemptions has meant hunting still continues. Join @leagueacs.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social in Central London on 9 May to ensure that the government sticks to its commitment to end hunting.
May 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
The Hunting Act 2004 was passed to ban hunting with dogs. However, loopholes and wide exemptions has meant hunting still continues. Join @leagueacs.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social in Central London on 9 May to ensure that the government sticks to its commitment to end hunting.
Letters written by @animallawfdn.bsky.social have been sent to UK governments asking for animals to be put back into animal welfare legislation. The letters have been signed by animal groups and lawyers. Read the English letter here: ukhumanrightsblog.com/2026/02/11/p...
April 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Letters written by @animallawfdn.bsky.social have been sent to UK governments asking for animals to be put back into animal welfare legislation. The letters have been signed by animal groups and lawyers. Read the English letter here: ukhumanrightsblog.com/2026/02/11/p...
A recent change to the law under The Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations means that those protesting against animal testing could be convicted of a criminal offence.
@animalaid.org.uk argues the amendment was unlawful.
@animalaid.org.uk argues the amendment was unlawful.
March 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A recent change to the law under The Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations means that those protesting against animal testing could be convicted of a criminal offence.
@animalaid.org.uk argues the amendment was unlawful.
@animalaid.org.uk argues the amendment was unlawful.
We acted for @animalequality-de.bsky.social in the First-Tier Tribunal against DEFRA. The case concerned the removal of "farmed" from Scottish Farmed Salmon. We will be in the Upper Tribunal arguing to appeal the decision in May. www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/wildfis...
Wildfish Conservation & Animal Equality v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
[2025] UKFTT 58 (GRC)https://www.iclr.co.uk/document/2025000421/2025ukftt58grc_TNA/html Advocates for Animals acted for Animal Equality in a First-Tier Tribunal appeal against the Secretary of State f...
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March 11, 2026 at 8:15 AM
We acted for @animalequality-de.bsky.social in the First-Tier Tribunal against DEFRA. The case concerned the removal of "farmed" from Scottish Farmed Salmon. We will be in the Upper Tribunal arguing to appeal the decision in May. www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/wildfis...
This is a landmark case where the court confirmed that causing animals pain is unlawful where the suffering is unnecessary and that profit or convenience is not enough to justify it. www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/ford-v-...
Ford v Wiley
Ford v Wiley (1889) 23 QBD 203 (QB Divisional Court)FactsThe defendant farmer arranged for 32 cattle to have their horns sawn off close to the head. The evidence showed the animals experienced bleedin...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
This is a landmark case where the court confirmed that causing animals pain is unlawful where the suffering is unnecessary and that profit or convenience is not enough to justify it. www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/ford-v-...
We’re in court this week representing @animallawfdn.bsky.social challenging the government’s decision to remove a legal protection for chickens. Until recently it was illegal to handle chickens by their legs. When that practice was challenged, the government responded by removing the protection.
February 4, 2026 at 6:40 AM
We’re in court this week representing @animallawfdn.bsky.social challenging the government’s decision to remove a legal protection for chickens. Until recently it was illegal to handle chickens by their legs. When that practice was challenged, the government responded by removing the protection.
The House of Lords is due to vote on an amendment to the Public Order Act 2023 on Wednesday, which would classify animal research and breeding facilities as "key national infrastructure" and prevent protest. Clients @naturewatch.org and @animalaid.org.uk are considering legal action.
January 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The House of Lords is due to vote on an amendment to the Public Order Act 2023 on Wednesday, which would classify animal research and breeding facilities as "key national infrastructure" and prevent protest. Clients @naturewatch.org and @animalaid.org.uk are considering legal action.
Two public consultations with the aim of banning cages for laying hens, and ending castration and tail docking of lambs without pain relief, were launched on 12 January. Both close on 9 March.
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Two public consultations with the aim of banning cages for laying hens, and ending castration and tail docking of lambs without pain relief, were launched on 12 January. Both close on 9 March.
Happy New year from Advocates for Animals. You can learn about our highlights from 2025 here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/roundup...
We look forward to more important victories for the animals in 2026. ✨
We look forward to more important victories for the animals in 2026. ✨
December 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Happy New year from Advocates for Animals. You can learn about our highlights from 2025 here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/roundup...
We look forward to more important victories for the animals in 2026. ✨
We look forward to more important victories for the animals in 2026. ✨
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
December 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
The EU's public consultation on Animal Welfare closes on 15 December. There is no need to be an EU citizen to take part. You can access the EU consultation here: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The EU's public consultation on Animal Welfare closes on 15 December. There is no need to be an EU citizen to take part. You can access the EU consultation here: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
@animallawfdn.bsky.social has published its report #TheEnforcementProblem revealing that in 2024 only 2.2% of farms were inspected, 28.4% of those inspections revealed welfare breaches, but only 2.2% of cases of non-compliance resulted in a prosecution. Learn more: animallawfoundation.org/reports
December 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
@animallawfdn.bsky.social has published its report #TheEnforcementProblem revealing that in 2024 only 2.2% of farms were inspected, 28.4% of those inspections revealed welfare breaches, but only 2.2% of cases of non-compliance resulted in a prosecution. Learn more: animallawfoundation.org/reports
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill passed the House of Lords. The Bill gives the power to raise the minimum age for puppies being imported to six months and bans the import and sale of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails: bills.parliament.uk/bills/3790/s...
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill passed the House of Lords. The Bill gives the power to raise the minimum age for puppies being imported to six months and bans the import and sale of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails: bills.parliament.uk/bills/3790/s...
The UK government has vowed to phase out animal testing with a roadmap. However, campaigners are concerned with the lack of a clear timeline, firm targets or legislation. You can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The UK government has vowed to phase out animal testing with a roadmap. However, campaigners are concerned with the lack of a clear timeline, firm targets or legislation. You can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
We have assisted our client Animal Equality, which has obtained footage of farmed trout suffocating and being beaten with batons in a slaughterhouse in Scotland. We have submitted an official complaint to APHA Scotland, which is the relevant regulator.
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We have assisted our client Animal Equality, which has obtained footage of farmed trout suffocating and being beaten with batons in a slaughterhouse in Scotland. We have submitted an official complaint to APHA Scotland, which is the relevant regulator.
To prevent pigs experiencing avoidable pain, distress or suffering at slaughter associated with high concentration CO2, The Animal Welfare Committee has recommended that its use should be prohibited as a method of stunning for pigs. You can learn more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
October 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
To prevent pigs experiencing avoidable pain, distress or suffering at slaughter associated with high concentration CO2, The Animal Welfare Committee has recommended that its use should be prohibited as a method of stunning for pigs. You can learn more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
The UK and EU are negotiating a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement. It's unclear how the welfare of the animal that will become the food product will be dealt with in the trade agreement- animal groups want to ensure the UK can restrict imports that don't meet UK animal welfare standards
TAWC Trade Animal Welfare Coalition -
TAWC UK: Giving a voice to animals in trade policy The Trade & Animal Welfare Coalition UK is a wide ranging group of organisations who have come together to share their knowledge and expertise on mat...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The UK and EU are negotiating a UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement. It's unclear how the welfare of the animal that will become the food product will be dealt with in the trade agreement- animal groups want to ensure the UK can restrict imports that don't meet UK animal welfare standards
A recent case in the Family Court in Manchester provided insight into how a dispute over the "ownership" of a companion animal may be dealt with in a divorce. Reassuringly not only was the dog's welfare taken into account, but his preference was too. See: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/fi-v-do
October 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A recent case in the Family Court in Manchester provided insight into how a dispute over the "ownership" of a companion animal may be dealt with in a divorce. Reassuringly not only was the dog's welfare taken into account, but his preference was too. See: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/fi-v-do