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 what happened. Political: Changing law The official government-commissioned report was released, confirming that decapod crustaceans (e.g. crabs, lobsters, prawns) are sentient and feel pain. The Government tabled an amendment to include decapods in the Sentience Bill The Sentience Bill had its Report Stage on the 6th December, and the govern

The past few months have been extremely exciting, with one bit of great news after the next! First, the government commissioned official report was published, recognising that animals like crabs, lobsters and prawns (decapod crustaceans) are capable of experiencing pain. Following this, the government updated the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill to include decapods! This bill has now been reprinted with decapods included. This is a monumental moment in animal welfare history.

Earlier this week the House of Lords finished its examination of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill – which despite limited opposition passed without a vote. This landmark piece of legislation will see the definition of ‘animal’ extended to include decapod crustaceans for the first time. This is really great news and due in part to the support of both the government and opposition parties. Both the Minister Lord Benyon and Labour’s Baroness Hayman of Ullock spoke supportivel

You may not believe it, but we’re back reporting even more great news! On Friday 19th November, an official government report was released which confirmed that decapod crustaceans are sentient (capable of pain and suffering). Following the outcome of this report, the government tabled an amendment to the Sentience Bill to include decapods. On Monday 6th December, the Sentience Bill returned to the House of Lords for what is known as Report Stage – the next step in becoming la