This briefing by OneKind was provided by MSPs with regard to the Stage 1 debate on the Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (Scotland) Bill scheduled for this Thursday 5th October. OneKind supports the aims of the Bill and also supports the Scottish Government’s intention to make further regulations with regard to other uses of animals… Read more
Wild animals in travelling circuses consultation
OneKind has responded to a Scottish Government consultation on wild animals in travelling circuses.
OneKind Manifesto General Election 2015
The OneKind Manifesto hopes to influence and encourage policy makers towards an agenda which recognises the importance of animal welfare by making recommendations in five key areas. These include: Animals kept as pets and the pet trade Welfare of animals in the wild Animals used in experiments Animals used in food production Animals used for… Read more
Horse racing: odds on to lose
In 2016 prize money at Royal Ascot alone was a record £6.5 million. But behind this lucrative money driven industry lies cruelty, suffering and premature deaths for many of the horses involved.
Sad life of the circus animal
Circuses are no fun for animals; they are transported throughout their life cycle, routinely travelling for seven hours or more, often covering thousands of miles a year, regardless of age, condition or reproductive status.
East Ayrshire Council – wild animal circuses
OneKind is pleased that East Ayrshire Council is considering extending its policy on the use of Council land by circuses using animals, and grateful for the opportunity to submit views on this matter.
OneKind Manifesto for Animal Welfare
This OneKind Manifesto sets out some key recommendations for the next UK government, and the next Parliament. Compassion, respect and protection of animals must be the responsibility of everyone. That’s what OneKind is all about. But Parliament can make a significant difference by setting a clear agenda to prioritise the welfare and protection of animals.
Bobby Roberts’ Super Circus tour of Scotland Summer 2009
In the summer of 2009, Bobby Roberts’ Super Circus set out on a tour of southern and central Scotland. Travelling with the circus were horses, ponies and dogs for use in the show, as well as two non-domesticated animals. This report describes how, as the circus went from location to location, it repeatedly ignored local… Read more
Consultation on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses
We believe that a complete ban on wild animals in travelling circuses (both terms as defined in the Impact Assessment) is extremely desirable and indeed, overdue.
Welfare of racing greyhounds
We welcome the opportunity to respond to DEFRA’s consultation on proposals for welfare of racing greyhounds regulations. Although we would ultimately like to see an end to this exploitation of animals, until that time we welcome measures to improve the welfare of the animals involved.