Vote Cruelty Free

Briefings

Here are the latest press releases about Vote Cruelty Free

Animal Experimentation

It is estimated that on average 115 million animals worldwide are used and/or killed in the name of science every year.

Commercial Seal Hunting

In 1983, the European Community banned the trade in skins from newborn harp seals

Farm Animals

The last decade has seen a steady growth in public concern about animal welfare. As a result, significant improvements have been achieved.

Government & Administration

Vote Cruelty Free believes that increased animal protection should be an integral part of government policy, at international, national and local level.

Hunting

Vote Cruelty Free calls for better enforcement of the Hunting Act 2004.

Ocean Noise Pollution Continued

Can you imagine being bombarded by sound so loud that you are deafened to the world around you; sound so loud that simply moving from one point to another becomes a struggle as you try to overcome your disorientation?

UK Seals

Every year, large numbers of seals are shot in Britain, particularly in Scotland.

Whaling

In 1982 the International Whaling Commission (IWC), whaling’s regulatory body, adopted a moratorium on commercial whaling, which came into effect in 1986.

Wildlife Trade

Briefing on the Internet trade in endangered species

Wildlife Trade

Vote Cruelty Free is working to protect wild animals from the unregulated Internet trade which is having a devastating impact on the welfare of individual animals and wildlife conservation.

Download the PDF: Elephants and the ivory trade - UK version
Elephants and the ivory trade - EU version
Internet wildlife trade - UK and EU version

Media Contacts

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