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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 11h

A significant new judgment for transparency, animal protection and the right to scrutinise government decision-making. You can read more about the case here: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/cruelty...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

@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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

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

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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/

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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-...

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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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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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. ✨

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

@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

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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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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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Over 450 neglected animals were rescued in a major RSPCA and police operation in Nottinghamshire. Many were found in appalling conditions, with some too sick to save. The offender received a 12-month prison sentence and a lifetime ban from keeping animals. For more: www.rspca.org.uk/w/whatwedo/p...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

A woman was convicted at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court after the police discovered her husky, Milo, slowly choking and lying comatose in squalid conditions. Magistrates described it as “the worst case of animal cruelty” they had seen.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The Court has now ordered that all sterilised and vaccinated dogs, excluding those diagnosed with rabies, be released back into their original territories rather than confined to shelters.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Case update on trout farm investigation: Two complaints have been submitted to Gloucestershire Trading Standards on behalf of Animal Equality UK following undercover footage exposing serious welfare concerns.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

In August 2025, plans for a giant chicken unit in Norfolk housing over 310,000 birds were overturned after an organisation opposing factory farming issued a pre-action letter, in part highlighting that animal welfare had not been considered in the approval process.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Case update on our client proceedings: @animallawfdn.bsky.social has amended its grounds to challenge the new chicken handling law, focusing on the fairness of the consultation process.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

The abandonment of an animal has been treated as a failure to meet their needs under Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (England and Wales). In addition, if the animal suffers as a result, this may also amount to causing unnecessary suffering under Section 4.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

In their recent independent report, the Animal Sentience Committee shared their review of the proposed Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Private Members’ Bill. Read more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The law bans punishment collars such as spiked or electric devices and sets higher standards for animal care services, including daycares, groomers, trainers, transporters, and hotels.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Learn more about how we support clients and navigate the legislative landscape on animal protection by visiting our website: www.advocates-for-animals.com

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

On 4 August 2025, two 17-year-olds from Ruislip were sentenced at Highbury Magistrates’ Court after torturing and killing kittens. Both have been detained in a youth offender institution and permanently banned from keeping animals under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Advocates for Animals represents UK organisations, charities and individuals in bringing legal challenges. Visit our website to learn more about our work: www.advocates-for-animals.com

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A 29-year-old woman is being investigated after allegedly bringing a baby tortoise into the UK inside a cigarette packet, without a permit. The tortoise is a protected species, and the suspected offences fall under UK laws on the trade and import of endangered animals.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The Animal Sentience Committee has called for stronger animal welfare labelling to protect UK standards and inform consumers. Charities like @animallawfdn.bsky.social have also highlighted how misinformation is prevalent in the food chain.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

On 9 July 2025, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved a bill banning the use of live vertebrate animals in testing cosmetics, personal hygiene products, and perfumes. The law now awaits presidential approval and includes a two-year period for implementing alternative testing methods.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The case highlights the enforcement of legal protections for wildlife and domestic animals in Scotland.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Read our latest insight on how we fund our legal work and drive lasting change for animals. Link to article: www.advocates-for-animals.com/post/why-do-...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

From April 2026, it will be illegal to keep primates as companion animals in England without a specialist licence. The aim? To protect the estimated 5,000 primates currently kept in domestic settings, where their complex needs often go unmet. Learn more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

A man received a 15-year ban after pleading guilty to multiple animal welfare offences, including carrying out this cruel and unnecessary procedure. Cropping dogs’ ears is illegal in the UK, but the law still allows the import of dogs who’ve been mutilated abroad.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

On 8 July 2025, we attended the Royal Courts of Justice on behalf of The Animal Law Foundation. After considering the arguments, the judge agreed with our client that there was an arguable case and granted permission for judicial review. We will continue to share updates as the case progresses.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Animal protection isn’t just part of what we do. It’s all we do. Advocates for Animals is a law firm dedicated solely to protecting animals through the legal system. Learn more about what we do: www.advocates-for-animals.com

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Learn more about our work by visiting our website: www.advocates-for-animals.com

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Tomorrow, our client, The Animal Law Foundation, will be at the Royal Courts of Justice for a permission hearing in its legal challenge against the UK Government for unlawful guidance.

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Advocates for Animals | Solicitors @animallawyersuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, anyone responsible for an animal must ensure their basic welfare needs are met. Failure to meet these needs can lead to prosecution, fines, or a ban on keeping animals.

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