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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...