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

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

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...

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

Earlier this week the House of Lords finished its examination of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill – which despite limited opposition...

You may not believe it, but we’re back reporting even more great news! On Friday 19th November, an official government report was...

This is probably the most exciting news piece we’ve written so far! This week the UK government released a report ‘Review of the Evidence...

Throughout September, our supporters added their faces to our Selfie Wall. By adding their face, they were showing the government that...

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...

We are officially hiring for a new role: Senior Policy and Public Affairs Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team! Over...

Over the past year, you will most likely have heard us refer to the ‘LSE Report’ on decapod crustacean sentience, commissioned by Defra....

There has been news recently about animals like crabs, lobsters and prawns (decapod crustaceans) receiving protection in other places...

Our blog is featured in the latest special edition UK Centre for Animal Law (A-Law) Journal! The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill: A...

Actions Update During August, you helped us meet some big supporter action goals. We have had over 200 faces added to our selfie wall,...

7 weeks ago... Exactly 7 weeks ago today we were in Westminster while the Animal (Welfare) Sentience Bill was being debated in the House...

The past two months have seen decapods all over the media. In June there was a flurry of news that lobsters and octopuses could feel pain...

Decapods at Westminster On the 6th July last week, we held an event outside Westminster whilst the Grand Committee debated the Animal...

It's a little known fact that live decapod crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters are used in scientific experimentation, particularly in...

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...

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...

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...

We have a brief update on our campaign. Sit tight for some good news! First, a recap on the politics. You will remember that the aim of...

The people have spoken! On Wednesday 14th February we handed in your petition to Defra and we’re certain we gained their attention! As...

Dear supporter, It has been a ground-breaking two weeks for Crustacean Compassion. We are delighted to update you on all the exciting...