Incompetence and chaos in Welsh slaughterhouse: Animal Aid investigates
The Welsh Government has so far refused to make CCTV compulsory for slaughterhouses in Wales, despite it being law in England and being proposed for Scotland.
Posted 23 Sep 2019
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Breaking: Our covert cameras capture appalling scenes of slaughterhouse incompetence and chaos at Farmers Fresh, Wales
This is the 16th slaughterhouse in which we have filmed, but the first one located in Wales. Once again, we have brought to light evidence of blatant staff incompetence and brutal treatment of animals....
Posted 02 Sep 2019
Breaking news: Slaughterhouse workers prosecuted following Animal Aid investigation
Back in March 2017, Animal Aid placed secret cameras at Malik Food Group slaughterhouse in Burnley, Lancashire. Our findings were truly shocking, from sheep having their throats hacked at repeatedly, to animals being callously thrown....
Posted 07 Aug 2019
Scotland to introduce mandatory CCTV for all slaughterhouses
Plans for mandatory CCTV in all Scottish abattoirs has been welcomed by Animal Aid, who have campaigned on this issue for a decade.
Posted 09 Jan 2019
Forge Farm slaughterhouse investigation update
Animal Aid has become aware that Forge Farm Meats Ltd and two of the slaughterhouse workers will appear at Maidstone Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Posted 04 Oct 2018
Breaking: shocking scenes filmed at small-scale slaughterhouse
Brave Animal Aid investigators recently placed covert cameras at a fifteenth slaughterhouse – PJ Hayman in Devon. The footage has revealed a number of shocking incidents, that would have added to the suffering already caused...
Posted 18 Sep 2018
Support the introduction of slaughterhouse CCTV in Scotland – deadline 20 June.
The Scottish government recently launched a consultation on making CCTV mandatory for all slaughterhouses across Scotland. While slaughter can never be cruelty-free, these plans will make a huge difference in protecting animals from the illegal...
Posted 11 May 2018
CCTV for all English slaughterhouses to become reality
Good news! Legislation requiring mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England comes into force today. Premises will have until 5 November to fully comply.
Posted 04 May 2018
Consultation opens on compulsory CCTV in slaughterhouses in Scotland!
Positive news: the Scottish government has opened a consultation on compulsory CCTV in slaughterhouses.
Posted 29 Mar 2018
Bowood slaughterhouse staff sentenced at Leeds Magistrates Court
We have finally reached the outcome of the long-running Bowood slaughterhouse case. Three slaughtermen and one former company director were sentenced today (March 2) at Leeds Magistrates Court, after pleading guilty to animal cruelty offences....
Posted 02 Mar 2018
