15 May 2011

Disappointment At UK Government Failure To Ban Wild Animals In Circuses

Animal rights campaigners have expressed extreme disappointment at the UK Government's decision not to ban the use of wild animals in circuses.

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An opinion poll this week showed that 71% of the British public favours a ban. But Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has opted instead for a system of licensing, insisting outlawing circus animals would make no sense at a time when a ban in Austria is being challenged under European law.

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Circus captivity is beastly for wild animals – New Scientist