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Aug 16, 2023

Launching our summer campaign to #CloseTheLoophole

At Crustacean Compassion we talk a lot about the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, also known as the Sentience Act. The reason we talk...

Jul 20, 2023

Our new 'Sea to Plate' report highlights the scale of decapod crustacean suffering

Every year, more than 420 million crabs, lobsters, nephrops (langoustines), prawns and shrimp (decapod crustaceans)are landed by UK...

Jan 4, 2023

Our 2022 Wrap Up

Sentient by law For us, 2022 will be best remembered as the year that the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act became law - and for good...

Oct 13, 2022

Crustacean Compassion at the Political Party Conferences

Every autumn political parties gather for their Annual Conferences. A chance for politicians and the party faithful to come together to...

Aug 17, 2022

What difference will the new Prime Minister make for decapods?

The UK’s new Prime Minister will have a big impact on animal welfare. Find out how you can ensure they prioritise all animals!

Jun 9, 2022

Events of 2022 so far. . .

Now that in-person events are back in full-force, we’ve been making the most of these opportunities to meet and discuss decapod welfare...

Apr 11, 2022

Great News. . . What Next?

Last week, on Thursday 7th April, the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill completed its time in Parliament and is ready to become law! This...

Mar 11, 2022

Sentience Bill’s Final Steps to Become Law

The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill is due to complete its passage through Parliament next week as MPs will have their final chance to...

Jan 27, 2022

MPs unanimously support Sentience Bill in House of Commons

Last week MPs had their first chance to discuss the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill during the Second Reading debate in the House of...

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...