Snares – countrywide ban now!
After years of campaigning, we are so very close to a countrywide ban on snares. England is now the only place in Britain where snares are still permitted – after the governments of Wales and...
Posted 24 Oct 2024
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Badger Cull ‘Day of Action’ doesn’t shy away from the role of animal farming
Badger Trust’s National Day of Action (September 3) saw representatives from numerous animal protection groups, including Animal Aid, unite against the badger cull with a mass protest and lobby of Parliament.
Posted 04 Sep 2024
Celebrating Animal Law Day
On the 22nd of July, we celebrate Animal Law Day, an important opportunity to reflect on the advancements made in animal protection legislation and reaffirm our commitment to advocating for the rights of animals.
Posted 22 Jul 2024
Restore Nature Now!
On Saturday, 22nd June, we joined thousands to gather in London for the Restore Nature Now March to champion the protection and restoration of the natural world.
Posted 27 Jun 2024
General Election mass action – ban snares in England now!
With the announcement of the General Election on Wednesday, we are asking for your help with a mass action that will signal to every political party that we want a countrywide ban on snares now!
Posted 24 May 2024
The role of dairy farming as a driver of the badger cull
In March, the government announced plans to overturn its promise to phase out the badger cull. Instead, they plan to reduce the badger population even further, continuing to scapegoat this majestic species whilst ignoring the...
Posted 02 May 2024
Breaking: Snares are banned in Scotland!
We are delighted to tell you that the Scottish Parliament has just voted in favour of banning snares under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Posted 21 Mar 2024
Good news on snares in Scotland!
Yesterday, 7 February 2024, the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee met to discuss Stage 2 amendments to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
Posted 08 Feb 2024
Waterlife Recovery Trust to exterminate American mink by trapping and shooting
Once again, a wild animal has been scapegoated as a conservation villain and blamed for a problem created by humans. Labelled as a ‘humane’ cull, the Waterlife Recovery Trust (WRT) plans to trap the American...
Posted 19 Jan 2024
Help our campaign for a UK-wide ban on snares!
Ahead of the next General Election, we are asking all political parties to pledge to ban snares as part of their manifestos.
Posted 15 Jan 2024