Case update on our client proceedings: The Animal Law Foundation has amended its grounds to challenge the new chicken handling law, focusing on the fairness of the consultation process.

In August 2025, plans for a giant chicken unit in Norfolk housing over 310,000 birds were overturned after an organisation opposing factory farming issued a pre-action letter, in part highlighting that animal welfare had not been considered in the approval process.

Case update on trout farm investigation: Two complaints have been submitted to Gloucestershire Trading Standards on behalf of Animal Equality UK following undercover footage exposing serious welfare concerns.

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 was created to protect animals from a whole host of maltreatment, one of those protections being from unnecessary suffering. Yet over time, its strength has been diluted. It’s time to put animals back in the Animal Welfare Act. Read more:

The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier directive on stray dogs in Delhi, following significant public concern regarding animal welfare. The Court has now ordered that all sterilised and vaccinated dogs, excluding those diagnosed with rabies, be released back into

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 was created to protect animals from a whole host of maltreatment, one of those protections being from unnecessary suffering. Yet over time, its strength has been diluted. The law has shifted away from its core purpose, bending too often to commercial

A woman was convicted at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court after the police discovered her husky, Milo, slowly choking and lying comatose in squalid conditions. Magistrates described it as “the worst case of animal cruelty” they had seen. She was sentenced to a 12-month custodial

We represented Animal Equality UK in a groundbreaking case that established animal welfare as a material consideration in planning decisions. This means local authorities can take into account the impact a development will have on animals. Read more here: bit.ly/46EelL1

At Advocates for Animals we make sure that animals cases are heard. To learn more see: advocates-for-animals.com

We represented Animal Equality UK in a groundbreaking case establishing animal welfare as a material consideration in planning decisions. Authorities can now take into account the impact a development will have on animals when deciding planning permission bit.ly/46EelL1

We’re pleased to share that the High Court has granted permission for our client, The Animal Law Foundation , to challenge the Government’s decision to dilute animal welfare protections by allowing chicken to be handled by their legs. This builds on our earlier success in securing

Thanks The Guardian for covering the latest in our chicken handling case. Handling chickens by the legs was illegal, but common practice, which is why we went to court. Rather than enforce the law the government diluted it, which we argue was done unlawfully. theguardian.com/world/2025/sep…

Over 450 neglected animals were rescued in a major RSPCA and police operation in Nottinghamshire. Many were found in appalling conditions, with some too sick to save. The offender received a 12-month prison sentence and a lifetime ban from keeping animals. For more:

A recent case in the Family Court in Manchester provided insight into how a dispute over the "ownership" of a companion animal may be dealt with in a divorce. Reassuringly not only was the dog's welfare taken into account, but his preference was too. For more see:

This #WorldAnimalDay Emma Roddick MSP shares some great news for #fishwelfare in Scotland 🐟 The Scottish Government has finally committed to introducing official guidance on the welfare of farmed fish! Today marks real progress for animal welfare in Scotland!

Four years ago The Animal Law Foundation initiated the legal argument that following their recognition of sentience, boiling decapod crustaceans alive is illegal under the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015 (WATOK), where it is an offence to

To prevent pigs experiencing avoidable pain, distress or suffering at slaughter associated with high concentration CO2, The Animal Welfare Committee has recommended that its use should be prohibited as a method of stunning for pigs. You can learn more here: