Animal Aid statement on Royal Ascot: heat wave created unacceptable risk to horse’s lives
Royal Ascot ends the life of at least one horse, with multiple whip offences also seen at this year’s event.
Posted 20 Jun 2022
Justice or repression?
Posted on the 5th January 2009
On December 23rd 2008, four of the five anti-vivisection activists on trial at Winchester Crown Court were found guilty of 'conspiracy to blackmail' after a 14-week trial. They were accused of harassment against employees of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) and their customers, shareholders and investors. Actions directed against HLS, but not proven to be linked to those convicted – such as hoax bombs, letters alleging paedophilia, and threats – were highlighted as evidence of the defendants' extremism.
The trial and events leading up to it generated worldwide media attention, and SHAC activists’ convictions prompted celebratory statements by police, government ministers and drug industry leaders. But the celebrations were not universal. The research group, Corporate Watch, saw the trial as ‘ part of a larger attack on the animal rights movement motivated by the state’s desire to protect private corporations against dissent’.
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Vegan advert banned by ASA for showing the truth
An advert by Vegan Friendly UK, in collaboration with vegan food brand Miami Kitchen, was banned by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) following 63 complaints about its content.
Posted 19 Jun 2022
