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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...

Nov 11, 2021

Selfie Wall Mosaics: Can you spot yourself?

Throughout September, our supporters added their faces to our Selfie Wall. By adding their face, they were showing the government that...

Nov 4, 2021

Decapods and Climate Change #COP26

Climate change will affect us all, whether we live on land or in the oceans. In light of COP26, we’re exploring some of the ways that...

Oct 28, 2021

We're Hiring!

We are officially hiring for a new role: Senior Policy and Public Affairs Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team! Over...

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...

Sep 8, 2021

Special Edition A-Law Journal

Our blog is featured in the latest special edition UK Centre for Animal Law (A-Law) Journal! The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill: A...

Aug 27, 2021

August Newsletter: What happened in August?

Actions Update During August, you helped us meet some big supporter action goals. We have had over 200 faces added to our selfie wall,...

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

Decapods in the Media

The past two months have seen decapods all over the media. In June there was a flurry of news that lobsters and octopuses could feel pain...

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...

Feb 28, 2021

Professor Culum Brown on protecting decapods in scientific research

It's a little known fact that live decapod crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters are used in scientific experimentation, particularly in...

Jul 1, 2019

It’s been a ‘crabulous’ week!

It’s been a ‘crabulous’ week! We have lots of exciting things to update you on. We started the week by meeting with Defra. Conversations...

Mar 10, 2019

Take 3 minutes to be part of animal welfare history

Last week’s article in the Daily Telegraph revealed how live lobsters are being sent in the post via Amazon as if they were no more...

Feb 14, 2019

Ask your MP to show support for a #BetterDealForAnimals

It’s Valentine’s Day, and everywhere you look there is the image of the lobster, a symbol of love and faithfulness. Will you ask the UK...

May 17, 2018

Some good news - your voice has been heard!

We have a brief update on our campaign. Sit tight for some good news! First, a recap on the politics. You will remember that the aim of...

Feb 18, 2018

Our petition handover at Defra

The people have spoken! On Wednesday 14th February we handed in your petition to Defra and we’re certain we gained their attention! As...

Feb 11, 2018

We're handing in your petition!

Dear supporter, It has been a ground-breaking two weeks for Crustacean Compassion. We are delighted to update you on all the exciting...

Dec 30, 2017

Lobsters need your help

Dear Supporter, Did you see our article in Animal Sentience Journal? http://animalstudiesrepository.org/animsent/vol2/iss16/19/ We...

Oct 4, 2017

World Animal Day: or when is an animal not an animal?

This World Animal Day, Wednesday 4th October, many thousands of animal advocates are uniting, demanding to make the world a fairer place...

Sep 17, 2017

"Lobster" exciting updates!

We have ‘lobster’ exciting things to update you on! PETITION We have now collected over 9,000 petition signatures in support of our...

Apr 15, 2017

Our first two months: an update!

Thank you so much to all those who have signed our petition and supported Crustacean Compassion! We read every one of your comments,...

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