What are animal rights extremists?

Contents: 1. What is animal rights extremism? 2. How can we tackle animal rights extremism? 3. What should you do if you have been targeted? 4. What you can do to protect yourself? 5. read more

The law also offers more protections to those involved in animal research or who work in the animal industry—the usual victims of animal rights extremists. Last year, Johnson, 28, pled guilty to the charges against him and was sentenced in February 2016 to three years in prison. read more

Today, thankfully, animal rights extremism is at an all-time low in the UK, with almost no recorded incidents during the last five years. Understanding Animal Research has set up a dedicated website to track animal rights extremism (related to animal research), and provide advice to those potentially affected. read more

In general, the animal rights and environmental extremist movements have adhered to this mandate. Beginning in 2002, however, this operational philosophy has been overshadowed by an escalation in violent rhetoric and tactics, particularly within the animal rights movement. read more