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We're Hiring!

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

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....

Falling behind. . . Time for the UK to Catch Up on Animal Welfare

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

Special Edition A-Law Journal

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

August Newsletter: What happened in August?

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. . . 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...

Decapods in the Media

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Some good news - your voice has been heard!

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...

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...

We're handing in your petition!

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

Lobsters need your help

Dear Supporter, Did you see our article in Animal Sentience Journal? http://animalstudiesrepository.org/animsent/vol2/iss16/19/ We...

World Animal Day: or when is an animal not an animal?

This World Animal Day, Wednesday 4th October, many thousands of animal advocates are uniting, demanding to make the world a fairer place...

"Lobster" exciting updates!

We have ‘lobster’ exciting things to update you on! PETITION We have now collected over 9,000 petition signatures in support of our...

Our first two months: an update!

Thank you so much to all those who have signed our petition and supported Crustacean Compassion! We read every one of your comments,...

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