Animal circuses: Evidence of suffering and abuse
In 1999, Mary Chipperfield, her husband, Roger Cawley, and the elephant keeper, Steve Gills, were all convicted of cruelty on the basis of evidence collected by ADI Field Officers.
The Trial of Mary Chipperfield
In 1999, Mary Chipperfield, her husband, Roger Cawley, and the elephant keeper, Steve Gills, were all convicted of cruelty on the basis of evidence collected by ADI Field Officers. The trial is the main case law for what is or is not legal in UK circuses. More pertinent than the guilty verdicts were the “not guilty” verdicts for the shocking abuse during during training sessions. Chipperfield called industry vets and other circus presenters to her defence painting a clear picture of what is considered the industry norm.
Mary Chipperfield Trial
Animals in UK Circuses
Survey of all UK animal circuses and husbandry, 2003.
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Animals in UK Circuses pdf
Animal Circuses in Portugal
Undercover study of the use of animals in Portuguese circuses, 2005.
Animal Circuses in Portugal – October 2005
Animal Circuses in Ireland
Undercover study of the use of animals in Irish circuses, 2005.
Animal Circuses in Ireland – November 2005
Anne: The UK’s last circus elephant
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Comments from the ADI veterinary surgeon inspecting Anne
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Turning a blind eye to domestic violence?
Domesticated animals such as horses and ponies also suffer in circuses – they too endure violence, confinement and deprivation.
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9,000 miles of misery
Long term circus worker Tom Rider blows the whistle on the abuse he has seen.
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Animal circuses: Circuses and the UK Animal Welfare Bill
Animal circus: Video evidence of violence towards animals