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Dec 16, 2021

Parliament Explained: What next for the Animal Sentience Bill?

Earlier this week the House of Lords finished its examination of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill – which despite limited opposition...

Dec 7, 2021

More Great News at the Sentience Bill Report Stage

You may not believe it, but we’re back reporting even more great news! On Friday 19th November, an official government report was...

Nov 21, 2021

UK Government Recognises Crabs, Lobsters & Prawns as Sentient and Plans to Protect them!

This is probably the most exciting news piece we’ve written so far! This week the UK government released a report ‘Review of the Evidence...

Sep 28, 2021

Everything you need to know about the government’s review of decapod sentience

Over the past year, you will most likely have heard us refer to the ‘LSE Report’ on decapod crustacean sentience, commissioned by Defra....

Sep 24, 2021

Falling behind. . . Time for the UK to Catch Up on Animal Welfare

There has been news recently about animals like crabs, lobsters and prawns (decapod crustaceans) receiving protection in other places...

Aug 24, 2021

7 weeks ago. . . 7 weeks to go!

7 weeks ago... Exactly 7 weeks ago today we were in Westminster while the Animal (Welfare) Sentience Bill was being debated in the House...

Jul 14, 2021

Our day in Westminster... and the news that followed!

Decapods at Westminster On the 6th July last week, we held an event outside Westminster whilst the Grand Committee debated the Animal...