Animal Advocates Announce Intent to Sue Maryland Roadside Zoo for Violating Endangered Species Act and State Animal Cruelty Law. April 24, 2018Press Releases. read more
The answer is that animals are not people—but the broader point is that the health of animals affects the health of people. I think an important point to be made is that the first amendment role that a press plays in keeping a watchdog on society is not limited to members of the press. read more
In the United Kingdom, cruelty to animals is a criminal offence for which one may be jailed for up to 6 months. On 18 August 1911, the House of Commons introduced the Protection of Animals Act 1911 (c.27) following lobbying by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . read more