The Welsh Government will ban the use of wild animals in circuses, the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones will announce today in a move congratulated by Animal Defenders International (Adi) who, for more than 20 years, have been documenting and campaigning to end the suffering of animals in UK circuses.
A statement released this morning from the Welsh Government states “The way animals are treated is an important reflection of society and over the next 12 months, a bill will be introduced to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses on welfare grounds”.
Jan Creamer, President of Animal Defenders International, said: “We congratulate the Welsh Government for taking a stand to stop circus suffering in Wales and bringing a UK-wide ban one step closer.”
“Adi has documented suffering and abuse in UK circuses for many years. Knowing that only a ban can protect them, we are delighted an end...
A statement released this morning from the Welsh Government states “The way animals are treated is an important reflection of society and over the next 12 months, a bill will be introduced to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses on welfare grounds”.
Jan Creamer, President of Animal Defenders International, said: “We congratulate the Welsh Government for taking a stand to stop circus suffering in Wales and bringing a UK-wide ban one step closer.”
“Adi has documented suffering and abuse in UK circuses for many years. Knowing that only a ban can protect them, we are delighted an end...
- 7/19/2018
- Look to the Stars
News that wild animal circuses are to be banned in England within two years has been welcomed by legendary English actors Brian Blessed and Joanna Lumley, long-standing supporters of Animal Defenders International (Adi) and its campaign to stop circus suffering.
Brian Blessed said: “Having worked with Adi on this issue for many years, I am absolutely delighted that a wild animal circus ban is in sight. It cannot come soon enough for the animals, who must endure an utterly unnatural and miserable life in the circus.”
Joanna Lumley said: “Forced to perform, caged and confined, it is haunting and horrifying to see animals being used in circuses and I’m thrilled that action will finally be taken. We must end these pitiful acts across the UK; so please join me in backing Adi’s campaign to stop circus suffering today.”
Jan Creamer, President of Animal Defenders International said: "Circuses cannot...
Brian Blessed said: “Having worked with Adi on this issue for many years, I am absolutely delighted that a wild animal circus ban is in sight. It cannot come soon enough for the animals, who must endure an utterly unnatural and miserable life in the circus.”
Joanna Lumley said: “Forced to perform, caged and confined, it is haunting and horrifying to see animals being used in circuses and I’m thrilled that action will finally be taken. We must end these pitiful acts across the UK; so please join me in backing Adi’s campaign to stop circus suffering today.”
Jan Creamer, President of Animal Defenders International said: "Circuses cannot...
- 3/6/2018
- Look to the Stars
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