Chris Packham Succeeds in Libel Action
Chris Packham wins libel claim in respect of articles published on Country Squire website accusing him of dishonesty. One of the allegations made against Mr Packham concerned his fundraising for tigers that had been rescued from a circus where he believed they had...
Proposed Amendments to the Online Safety Bill
The primary aim of the Online Safety Bill is to protect children and other vulnerable individuals from harmful online content. While this covers content that relates to violence, drugs, alcohol or sexual themes, there are a number of amendments being proposed that...
Prop 12 law to protect farmed animals upheld by US Supreme Court: Analysis
By Oliver Hirsch The US Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 12, a Californian law setting minimum standards for the confinement of egg-laying hens, breeding pigs and cows. What is Prop 12? “Prop 12” was passed by referendum in 2018, with around 63% of California...
Two important ‘Animal’ Bills pass through the House of Commons and head to the Lords
By Rob Espin, Solicitor and Co-Chair of A-LAW Wildlife Special Interest Group Friday 17 March saw both the Hunting Trophies (Importation Prohibition) and the Animals (Low-Welfare Animal Activities Abroad) Bills successfully pass through third reading in the House of...
2022 ANNUAL STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION WINNERS
Join us in extending congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Annual Student Essay Competition. Elena, an aspiring barrister completing vocational studies at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy, is our first-place winner, and you’ll be able to read her essay...
For Better or for Worse: We Get to Decide
By Nicole Bergman - Law Student and A-LAW Legal Correspondent RSPCA publishes thought provoking resources about animals and society. The connection between human behavior, animal welfare, and the plight of the environment are inextricably linked. A change in human...
TWO CENTURIES SINCE THE FIRST LAW TO PREVENT ANIMAL CRUELTY – WHERE ARE WE NOW?
By Nicole Bergman - Law Student and A-LAW Legal Correspondent Our Chair, Paula Sparks, along with Professor Andrew Knight, Professor David Favre, and Dr Aysha Akhtar, discuss [article here] the challenges and progress that’s been achieved since Martin’s Act, the first...
The Benefits and Drawbacks of the Australian Alliance for Animals
by: Ankita Shanker LLB (R’dg) BCL (Oxf) BPTC (BPP) The animal protection movement is growing fast. From civil society to academics, politicians and legislators to judges, many are engaging in this field, often in pro-animal ways. Associated lifestyles, such as...
The leading role of the United Kingdom during the COP19
By Dr. Meganne Natali The CITES Conference of the Parties, this year called COP19, occurred in Panama City, from 14 to 25 November. The Conference of Parties meets every 2-3 years to review implementation of the Convention. This year, they discussed improving the...
A-LAW member’s sanctuary reflections at Christmas!
By Hannah L Moneagle, Director & Solicitor As with many charities, funding remains an enormous challenge for Willows and, this Christmas, it is hoped that animal lovers and supporters of Willows will choose to buy their Christmas gifts from Willows to secure the...