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London School of Economics and Political Science: Octopuses, crabs and lobsters to be recognised as sentient beings under UK law following LSE report findings

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Octopuses, crabs and lobsters will receive greater welfare protection in UK law following an LSE report which demonstrates that there is strong scientific evidence that these animals have the capacity to experience pain, distress or harm. The UK government has today confirmed that the scope of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill will be extended to […]