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Articles tagged with: animal cruelty
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By Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free International disappointed at government’s failure to prioritise phase-out of animal testing
Animal protection NGO, Cruelty Free International, is disappointed at the government’s failure to include its manifesto pledge to plan the phase-out of animal testing in the King’s Speech.
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By Cruelty Free International
Continued sharp rise in UK cases of non-compliance with laws protecting animals in laboratories
Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International is again calling on the government to ensure proper enforcement of the law protecting animals used in experiments in the UK. The latest UK Home Office report shows that non-compliance with the law continues. Abandonment of the previous inspection programme, and roll out of a new audit approach in 2021, has not stopped failings in the care of animals in laboratories.
Tory MP Urges People To 'Think Carefully' Before Buying Puppies
Environment
Tory MP Urges People To "Think Carefully" Before Buying Puppies
People are being urged to “ask questions” about where their puppies are coming from, as a new committee report highlights the increasing prevalence of unregulated canine fertility clinics and the widespread illegal trade and importation of pets.
Cross-Party MPs Urge Home Office to Abolish Forced Swim Test On Animals
Home affairs
Cross-Party MPs Urge Home Office to Abolish Forced Swim Test On Animals
A group of cross-party MPs have called on the government to ban the use of forced swim tests on animals, with animal rights group PETA calling the practice “outrageously crude and cruel”.
An opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future Partner content
Social affairs
By Cruelty Free International
An opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future
Cruelty Free International urges new Home Secretary, James Cleverly to deliver on promises that will help to move away from testing on animals. His new Department regulates the use of animals in science so Mr Cleverly now has the opportunity to help lead the UK into a cruelty-free future.
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Social affairs
By Cruelty Free International
European Court decision renders ban on animal testing for cosmetics meaningless
Symrise AG lose appeal against ECHA decision requiring animal testing on cosmetics ingredients
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Social affairs
By Cruelty Free International
Cruelty Free International urges public and MPs to request government commitment to phase-out of animal testing
NGO also demands that animal testing for cosmetics be made illegal.
There is still time to #GetTheBanDone on trophy hunting imports Partner content
Environment
By FOUR PAWS UK
There is still time to #GetTheBanDone on trophy hunting imports
The British public’s patience is ‘up to eleven’ as the nationally backed Trophy Hunting (Import Prohibition) Bill is derailed.
It’s time we end cruel animal testing in the UK for good
Environment
By Will Young
It’s time we end cruel animal testing in the UK for good
I was shocked, actually, in disbelief, when I learnt that we still test on animals in the United Kingdom.
When it comes to endangered wildlife, don’t license to kill Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
When it comes to endangered wildlife, don’t license to kill
A ban on imports of hunting trophies is in sight, but the House of Lords must reject wrecking amendments for licensing HMG-approved hunting trophies.
Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work
The Government has already committed to a ban on the barbaric use of shock collars in England – so why are the country's pets still waiting for action?
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Environment
By Cruelty Free International
High Court Judge rules that Home Office can reinstate policy ban on animal testing for cosmetics
Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International is calling on the government to reinstate the 1998 ban on animal testing for cosmetics, which a High Court judge has now ruled it is able to do. Documents disclosed in the court proceedings revealed for the first time that the Home Office secretly abandoned the ban in 2019.
Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK
The Kept Animals Bill aims to address significant animal welfare issues in the country, but its progress has been delayed due to on-going national events. Now, colleagues in Parliament and organisations like the British Veterinary Association are urging the government to ensure the Bill's continuation through Parliament to improve the lives of millions of animals.
Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals Partner content
Environment
By Cruelty Free International
Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals
We are faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the way we manage chemicals as a society. By creating a system that fully realises the benefits of non-animal testing, the government can protect us, our environment and animals in laboratories
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets respond to shocking BBC Panorama investigation: Dogs, Dealers and Organised Crime
New, hard-hitting BBC Panorama and Disclosure investigations have revealed the links between organised crime and the breeding of dogs with extreme features. In light of these investigations, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for urgent action on better enforcement and regulation of dog breeding and selling.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Pick animal welfare with your festive knitwear, urge vets
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Environment
By Cruelty Free International
High Court grants permission for animal testing Judicial Review against Home Office
It can be revealed today that the High Court has granted permission to leading animal protection organization, Cruelty Free International, to apply for a judicial review against the Home Office relating to animal testing
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words
200 years since the UK’s first animal protection law, and one year since the government published its #ActionForAnimals plan, HSI/UK’s executive director Claire Bass asks, ‘does the government’s vision for better animal welfare extend beyond our ports and airports?'
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech? Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Will Larry the cat be celebrating bold new laws for animals at the Queen's Speech?
New poll shows nearly three quarters of voters want to see government pass more laws to protect animals.
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Animal matters in post-pandemic Britain
The coming years are likely to be tough on our animals and the people who care for them – so how can we safeguard welfare in the face of brutal challenges? PoliticsHome speaks to Dr Justine Shotton, President of the British Veterinary Association.
Civilised societies don’t betray animals, say leading charities Partner content
Environment
By League Against Cruel Sports
Civilised societies don’t betray animals, say leading charities
“…High standards of animal welfare are one of the hallmarks of a civilised society…they have never been more important”, wrote George Eustice, Secretary of State for the Environment last year.
Is it time to ban trail and drag hunting? Lord Herbert says No
Environment
By Lord Herbert of South Downs
Is it time to ban trail and drag hunting? Lord Herbert says No
Even in these unusual times, tens of thousands of people went to see their local pack of hounds at traditional Boxing Day meets. Seventeen years on from the hunting ban, some 250 packs of foxhounds, harriers and beagles are still going strong. Today, hounds no longer pursue live quarry, but instead the trail of a scented rag.
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Environment
By Humane Society International UK
COP26’s lack of advocacy for livestock reduction is a ludicrous failure, says Humane Society International
We can’t tackle climate crisis without cutting intensive animal farming as world’s second largest human-caused GHG emitter
UK must seize this opportunity to end animal testing
Home affairs
By David Amess MP
UK must seize this opportunity to end animal testing
The government must recognise the urgent need to use animal-free science and publish a clear and ambitious action plan to drive the phase-out of animal experiments.