There exists a well-established and significant enforcement gap in animal welfare law. In this presentation we will: provide an overview of the enforcement process; examine some of the challenges for animal welfare enforcement through the criminal justice system; and identify potential opportunities for reform.

 An activists workshop suitable for people aged 11- 15 and beyond

See real undercover footage from inside UK farms, then learn how to take real action for animals and carry the movement forward. Write to the people making the decisions and speak up with confidence. The future of this movement is you.

A talk about Vegan Outreach, what does it involve, why it’s important, VIVA’s approach to vegan outreach, some recent campaigns and how to get involved.

With Peter Egan, Laurie Delahunty, Chris Jolliffe and Annette Wardell

Toxicity testing using animals is both cruel and unreliable. I’ll cover the most common procedures involving animals, the species of animals who are harmed and why this is such poor ‘science’. I’ll explain what can be done instead to ensure the safety of substances and what people can do to help.

When I say the word ‘Pigeon’ what words pop into your head? Sky rats? Dirty birds. Vermin?

Pigeons suffer in plain sight through out the UK. These little Grey birds are ignored by most people, vilified by others and abused by the rest. They are not wild birds and they shouldn’t be on our streets, but not for the reason most people think!

Sue explains how and why the streets of the UK became home to Pigeons and why we need to love and care for them. She believes they are the perfect link between the general public and compassionate veganism.

A history of the HSA, the worlds longest surviving direct action organisation and was part of the birth of the current animal rights/liberation movement. Staring in 1963, before the term animal liberation was formulated the HSA has been (and continues to be) at the forefront of the struggle for animals.

From building a movement, to shutting down entire industries, community organising has the power to change the world. It all starts on our own doorsteps

With Molly Elwood