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Aug 16, 2023

New Board Directors join team CC

Crustacean Compassion is pleased to announce four new directors have joined our board in a voluntary capacity, bringing with them a...

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...

Apr 27, 2023

Crustacean Compassion team up with LSE on collaborative workshop to discuss decapods in research

It is almost a year to the day since the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act gained Royal Assent and entered into law. The landmark piece of...

Jan 24, 2023

Parliamentary Questions shed light on welfare of animals at killing and transport regulations

By answering a series of questions in parliament, the UK government has provided some clarity on the rules for killing and transporting...

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...

Dec 20, 2022

Crustacean Compassion return to No.10 Downing Street

The last time the Crustacean Compassion team were at No.10, Liz Truss was Prime Minister and there wasn’t a Christmas tree in sight. But...

Dec 1, 2022

Further work promised to examine decapod die-off in north-east England

Ever since huge numbers of crabs and lobsters started washing up dead and dying on the coastline of north-east England in October 2021,...

Oct 13, 2022

Our Visit to No.10 Downing Street with Larry the Cat

On Wednesday 12 October, the Crustacean Compassion team headed to No.10 Downing Street to deliver a letter to the new Prime Minister, Liz...

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...

Sep 14, 2022

Animal Pain Awareness Month

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Despite feeling pain, animals like crabs and lobsters (decapod crustaceans) are boiled alive,...

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!

Jul 1, 2022

One Week, Two Conferences

Conference season is in full swing and this week we travelled to Edinburgh to attend not one but two! Advancing Animal Welfare Science We...

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...

May 26, 2022

What is the EFRA Select Committee and who’s their New Chair?

A new chair for the EFRA Select Committee has just been appointed – but what is the EFRA Select Committee, what do they do, and how does...

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...

Mar 9, 2022

Science Confirms that Hermit Crabs are Amazing

A brand new scientific paper has just been published, and it’s all about amazing Hermit Crabs! The research was conducted by Professor...

Feb 11, 2022

Show Lobsters Some Love this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is all about love, but unfortunately, in preparation for romantic dinners, sales of live lobster increase in February...

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...

Jan 20, 2022

Have your say on EU animal welfare legislation

European Commission’s Public Consultation The European Union is currently reviewing all animal welfare legislation. As part of this...

Dec 31, 2021

End of Year News Round-up

2021 has been a very busy and exciting year! It has flown by and it’s easy to lose track, so we’ve decided to put together a summary of...

Dec 16, 2021

Christmas Appeal

The past few months have been extremely exciting, with one bit of great news after the next! First, the government commissioned official...

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...

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