Posted in June 2010 on July 15, 2010 by Catherine Jennings
This week came the good news that the cull of the Welsh badgers has been halted. Hurrah! There has been a real buzz about the announcement and what a relief for the badgers. We must congratulate the Badger Trust for their dedicated efforts in making sure the fairest decision was made. What an achievement!
A big thank you to all of you who took part in our Get Sett for Badgers action through our website. You sent masses of emails to Welsh Assembly Government Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones AM. Well done also to Brian May CBE for raising the profile of this issue and campaigning so ardently on behalf of the badgers, as he has done for our seals and snaring campaigns.
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Posted in February 2010 on February 10, 2010 by Joanne Sim
It’s been a hectic start to 2010 at the Advocates for Animals office with passage of the Marine (Scotland) Bill last week. The Scottish Parliament discussed a number of amendments to the Bill that would make sure seals get the protection they deserve.
If you’ve been reading this blog regularly, visiting our website, following us on Twitter or on Facebook then you’re sure to know all about the LOOK OUT for SEALS campaign.
Posted in December 2009 on February 03, 2010 by Helena Gibney
Since I started working for Advocates for Animals last year, seals have been at the forefront of our work and day-to-day office life. But in truth, ever since the first mention of a Marine Bill for Scotland in early 2007, and our seeing an opportunity to lobby for some formal protection for the estimated 200,000 seals in Scottish waters, the issue has not been at rest.
The constant discussions and updates led by our policy director, Libby, have kept the issue in the spotlight even when we've been focussing on other campaigns. Even during those 'quiet' periods between parliamentary debates on the Bill, Libby has been unwavering in her dedication to the issue, spending endless hours with MSPs discussing and debating amendments to the Bill.
Posted in November 2009 on November 04, 2009 by Catherine Jennings
Hi! Following all your fantastic support for our Look Out for Seals campaign, here is an update on the achievements so far. A Scottish Parliament debate of the Marine Bill was held last Thursday, and you will be happy to hear that the discussions were very encouraging for our sealife.
Although we aspire to a complete end to the killing of seals, the debate certainly demonstrated a leap in the right direction. These gorgeous animals now have an exclusive section within the Marine Bill.
