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crustacean compassion uk animal welfare

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Animals like crabs, lobsters and prawns (decapod crustaceans) endure unimaginable suffering within the food industry. From being shipped live through the post, enduring cramped conditions in tanks, and being boiled alive, their plight is often overlooked.

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Despite being legally recognised as sentient animals in the UK, since the passage of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, they receive little to no protection in other UK legislation. 

 

We refuse to turn a blind eye. Our mission is clear: to advocate for the legal protection and compassionate treatment of these vulnerable, yet remarkable creatures. Join us and take action on our current campaigns today!

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Protect #CrabsInLabs

Crabs feel pain - yet they’re still used in UK labs without protection

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Close the Loophole

It's time to Close the Loophole and include crustaceans in animal welfare legislation

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Ban Live Sales in London

Let's start with local action - ban the sale of live crustaceans in London​

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Ban Boiling Alive

It's 2025 - time to end this barbaric practice and ban boiling alive! 

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End Live Sales

Live sales for home cooking causes immense suffering. Help us end this cruel trade.

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Report Live Sales

Help us build the picture with evidence of live sales of crustaceans in the UK.

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Crustacean Compassion is a Not For Profit limited

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12980508

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86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE

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info@crustaceancompassion.org

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