News from 2010

Catalonia bans the bullfight

Thursday, 29 July 2010 09:31

Advocates for Animals is absolutely thrilled to learn that a vote in the Catalonian parliament has resulted in an imminent end to bullfighting in the entire Spanish region of Catalonia.

Victory for badgers

Wednesday, 14 July 2010 10:34

Advocates for Animals is delighted to welcome the Court of Appeal judgment that the proposed Welsh badger cull is unlawful.

David speaks up for animals in Europe

Tuesday, 13 July 2010 10:13

David Martin, a senior MEP and vice-President of Advocates for Animals, has taken on the role as a vice-President of the Animal Welfare Intergroup in the European Parliament.

Europe says no to cloned animals

Friday, 09 July 2010 10:06

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a ban on cloning animals for food.

Pain outweighs gain for tail-docked dogs

Monday, 28 June 2010 15:08

A recent vets' report has found that an astonishing 500 dogs would need their tails docked in order to prevent one tail injury.

Whaling not to be legitimised as IWC deal falls apart

Thursday, 24 June 2010 10:55

An attempt at a compromise deal between whaling and non-whaling nations proposed at the Internation Whaling Commission's annual meeting has failed.

MSP makes stand against return to commercial whaling

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:47

Elaine Murray MSP has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament condemning the proposed end to the moratorium on commercial whaling.

Wanted alive: Scotland’s wildlife. Reward: £276 million

Monday, 21 June 2010 15:34

A report published by the Scottish Government has highlighted the crucial role in Scotland's rural economy played by wildlife tourism.

Time for clearer meat labelling say MEPs

Thursday, 17 June 2010 08:39

Consumers will be able to make a more informed decision on the meat they buy after the European Parliament judged that all meat from animals which have been slaughtered without stunning must be labelled.

Give your feedback on European Union animal welfare policy

Wednesday, 09 June 2010 10:53

The EU has launched an online consultation aimed at gathering feedback and perceptions on the last 8 years of EU animal welfare policy. This is your chance to let them know what you think.

Cull of greys not long term answer says SNH paper

Thursday, 03 June 2010 14:18

Grey squirrel cull is 'not a sustainable solution' to protecting red squirrels concludes a consultation response document recently published by Scottish Natural Heritage.

What's hot and what's not in coalition's plan for animals

Tuesday, 25 May 2010 16:03

The new coalition’s plan for UK government, published on 20 May, offers a mixed bag of proposals in the environment, food and rural affairs portfolio.

All the fun of the unfair for Bobby Roberts' circus animals

Monday, 24 May 2010 16:01

Advocates for Animals has asked East Ayrshire Council not to give a licence to Bobby Roberts’ Super Circus to set up next month in Kilmarnock.

OneKind partners with Edinburgh's Healthy Living Show

Monday, 17 May 2010 14:14

Visit Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms on 12th and 13th June where Advocates for Animals is partnering with 'Your Healthy Living Show' for an event teeming with great ideas to make you radiant and full of life.

New EU rules on animal testing

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 13:38

On Tuesday 11 May, the Council of the European Union agreed on a draft directive for the protection of over 12 million animals used for scientific purposes every year in the EU.  The revision of EU Directive 86/609 brings both good and bad news for laboratory animals.

What does coalition government mean for animals?

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 10:38

Uncertainty.  But with a tinge of optimism … Advocates for Animals is hopeful that the incoming coalition government regime will accept that, in the face of major economic and social problems, it would be folly to prioritise the Conservative plan to repeal the Hunting Act 2004. And there is additional reassurance in the shape of correspondence from the office of Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, published on the website of dedicated anti-hunt campaigner Brian May.  Mr Clegg’s caseworker says: 

European Parliament support for better animal welfare

Thursday, 06 May 2010 11:48

Advocates for Animals welcomes the vote by MEPs this Wednesday (5 May) for a robust action plan to progress animal welfare in the European Union. Advocates for Animals lobbied all UK MEPs to support the plan, and the excellent report on it by Marit Paulsen MEP.

OneKind magazine launched

Friday, 23 April 2010 12:38

We are delighted to announce the launch of our exciting new supporter magazine, OneKind. Packed with updates on our animal campaigns it's a must read for animal lovers.

Unethical and unscientific badger cull found to be lawful

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 16:12

A cull of badgers will be carried out in Wales after the High Court decided that the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Order is lawful.

Common seal numbers drop further

Monday, 29 March 2010 15:09

With the release of the latest figures on seal populations in Scotland, it is concerning to learn that the common (harbour) seal populations continue to seriously decline.

OneKind's furry friends join Glasgow Labour conference

Monday, 29 March 2010 14:58

The Scottish Labour Party’s annual conference had some very unusual visitors ... our furry campaigners, Harriet Hare and Fergus Fox who were there to  bolster support among the party for a ban on snares in Scotland.

Ban on wild animal circuses closer

Friday, 26 March 2010 14:06

Advocates for Animals is delighted that the UK Minister responsible for animal welfare, Jim Fitzpatrick MP, has announced that he is minded to ban the use of wild animals in circuses in England.

Furry campaigners ask Labour to speak up for a Snare-Free Scotland

Friday, 26 March 2010 10:49

Our furry campaigners – Harriet Hare and Fergus Fox - will be out and about again this weekend, this time in Glasgow, in a bid to bolster Scottish Labour support for a ban on snares in Scotland. The giant furry ‘animals’ will be meeting politicians and welcoming delegates to their annual Party Conference at Glasgow’s Science Centre this Saturday (27 March).

An end in sight to snaring in Northern Ireland?

Thursday, 25 March 2010 16:46

Earlier today (March 25), members of the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Environment Committee momentously voted to ban the use of snares in Northern Ireland. Although the Committee considered allowing the use of snares to continue under strict licence it decided that a total ban was the best way forward.

Whole animals are happier animals

Monday, 22 March 2010 14:47

Advocates for Animals has submitted strong responses to Scottish Government consultations on the use of mutilations in two different farming sectors – beak-trimming in hens and the castration and tail-docking of lambs.  See the responses here.

New OneKind Runners' Club launches in partnership with the FSI Challenge

Friday, 12 March 2010 16:47

The sun's been peeping through the clouds these last few days, telling us that it's officially springtime: that is, time to emerge from hibernation and dust off those running shoes!

We're proud to announce the launch of the OneKind Runners' Club, a free club for anyone who wants to raise money for Advocates for Animals by taking part in a sponsored run anywhere in the world.

Ban on wild animals in circuses long overdue

Thursday, 11 March 2010 12:03

Advocates for Animals has this week submitted its response to the DEFRA Consultation on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. We believe that a complete ban on wild animals in circuses is long overdue. 

Furry campaigners to join Scottish Lib Dem delegates at annual Party Conference

Friday, 05 March 2010 10:40

Advocates for Animals and furry friends, Harriet Hare and Mr Fox, will be in Perth city centre tomorrow in a bid to gain the Scottish Liberal Democrat support for a ban on snares in Scotland. The 'animals' (pictured left) will meet politicians and welcome delegates to their annual Party Conference at Perth Concert Hall Saturday 6 March while handing out information leaflets.

Hope for Welsh badgers facing cull

Tuesday, 16 February 2010 15:08

Thousands of badgers in Wales face being killed under orders of the Welsh Assembly in a highly controversial and misguided attempt to reduce the incidence of Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in dairy cattle. However a legal challenge may thwart the Assembly’s cull plans.

Failure to ban snares splits SNP

Monday, 15 February 2010 15:45

The refusal of Scottish Nationalist ministers to abide by party policy and ban the snaring of wild animals has sparked growing discontent within the ranks of the SNP.

One party official has resigned in disgust, others are known to be unhappy and several SNP MSPs have signalled their opposition. Snaring, they say, is cruel and inhumane, sometimes forcing innocent animals to slowly strangle themselves.