A big moment for animals and for the rule of law.
We’re proud to share that The Animal Law Foundation has been shortlisted for the Halsbury Award for Rule of Law at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026 🏆
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Robert Gillan's ability to run an illegal pet shop from his home for six years is a stark example of how these under-the-radar businesses can evade detection while causing immense animal suffering:
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Today, The Animal Law Foundation has written to the government alongside @leagueacs.bsky.social and 60 other signatories who are calling on the government to put animals back into The Animal Welfare Act.
See who has signed 🧵👇
#AWA20 #AnimalProtection #AnimalLaw
We are, however, concerned about Government’s silence on snake welfare. Defra needs to listen to its own experts - namely the Animal Welfare Committee’s recommendation that snakes must be able to stretch to their full body length. Snakes are the only vertebrate animals legally denied this basic need
This is vitally important as exotic pet businesses continue to exploit vague "hobbyist" exemptions to trade wild animals over stalls in temporary markets - a practice known to cause significant suffering.
Defra’s new Animal Welfare Strategy
APA welcomes the commitment of @DefraGovUK in its Animal Welfare Strategy published today to improve the licensing regime and enforcement of animal activities.
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Click click gone! Frame by frame extinction event captured by perpetrators.
There is a tragic irony in the way humans interact with the wild: hunting for beauty, then destroying it in the process. The disappearance of the Galaxy Frog is a direct result of human entitlement
#ecocide #wildlifecrime
This year’s CITES conference delivered positive updates for some wildlife species, with stronger protections agreed for certain reptiles, mammals and birds deemed under ‼️severe‼️ threat by the pet trade.
Great work by the RSPCA in one of the biggest exotic animal cases they have investigated! Over 1,800 animals were rescued from cold & filthy conditions. The unlicensed dealer received a suspended sentence and disqualified from keeping animals for 16 years.
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APA has almost finished compiling evidence of illegal animal trading at the reptile market held at the Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool on 10 August 2025. Even though the event was poorly attended, commercial animal sellers were out in force as usual.
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Desperate reptile market organiser washes up at Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool.
#AnimalWelfare #Blackpool
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We're absolutely delighted to confirm that the large-scale reptile market previously scheduled for 22nd June 2025 has been cancelled by the Woodbank Garden Centre & Nurseries!!
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Thank you to Bradford City Councils Officers and elected members who sent a clear signal that animal welfare is a priority.
Woodbank Garden Centre should also be commended for cancelling the event.
We will remain a thorn in the side of reptile markets, as long as these outdated practices continue
Garden centre digs itself into a hole over reptile market
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News Alert!
Nearly 20,000 live animals seized, 365 suspects arrested in largest-ever wildlife and forestry operation. #interpol #WCO #ICCWC #operationthunder #animalwelfare #animaltrade #animaltrafficking
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We’re sliding into the year of the snake with big plans for better regulation to protect these animals. Happy New Year to our supporters, fellow campaigners and animal lovers!
Great to hear Peter Egan and Dr Clifford Warwick give the lowdown on the reptile trade - particularly reptile 'expos' or markets. Trading any pet animal over market stalls is illegal, Defra need to make sure this law is properly enforced. Listen 1hr 54mins 13 secs in.
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Once again the Dowty Sports & Social in Gloucester finds itself in the middle of a controversial reptile market.
Tewkesbury council have told the venue that it's highly likely illegal trading will take place at the event.
#animalwelfare
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Here at APA, we are clear on our core mission. But that doesn't stop us from supporting others who campaign for animals.
Well done #Kelso #Scottishborders.
#driveslowersavehedgehogs
At APA we don't believe any animal should be treated in this way. Sold from market stalls in takeaway containers.
We won't stop campaigning until we bring an end to this inhumane trade.
#animalwelfare
If you are 'woke' about #animalwelfare then come and join us.
