“Tomorrow we fight for the future of one billion chickens.” by Molly Archer-Zeff

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve the lives of chickens raised for food in the UK. 

Tomorrow, The Humane League UK (THL UK) will be heading to the High Court to challenge the legality of fast-growing breeds of chicken- Frankenchickens. At stake are the lives of one billion animals.

Our small team will be demonstrating outside the courts tomorrow morning. Inside, our legal team, Advocates for Animals, will be arguing that farming Frankenchickens breaches the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007.

We are up against huge opposition with The Government, the British Poultry Council, and the National Farmers’ Union representing the interests of the £3 billion poultry industry. This really is a David versus Goliath case.

If you are interested in the legal intricacies of the hearing itself, you can watch a livestream of proceedings here on both Wednesday and Thursday. You can also [...]

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Outline:

(00:05) We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve the lives of chickens raised for food in the UK.

(01:17) Frankenchickens

(01:59) THL UKs three-year legal battle

(03:09) The fight continues

(04:14) Our chances of success

(05:44) Support The Humane League UK

(06:01) The Humane League UK

(06:56) Our vision is that by 2050, weve stopped the worst and most widespread abuse of animals raised for food, and they’re treated with far greater compassion.

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First published:
October 22nd, 2024

Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/qCMC4cnWCi7yjcnCZ/tomorrow-we-fight-for-the-future-of-one-billion-chickens

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Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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