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First court appearance for circus bosses charged over cruelty to Anne the elephant
30 November 2011 · , , , , , , · 0 comments

The trial of Bobby and Moira Roberts

Anne the elephant: a message to supporters wishing to follow the Bobby and Moira Roberts trial
28 November 2011 · , , , , , , , · 0 comments

As many of our supporters will have seen in the news, the trial of Bobby and Moira Roberts on charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, over the treatment of the circus elephant Anne, is imminent. The initial hearing has now been moved to 1st December.

Anne Investigation – Trial Update
28 November 2011 · , , , , · 0 comments

In March 2011, a daring ADI investigation exposed the sickening abuse of Anne the elephant and other animals at Bobby Roberts’ Super Circus winter quarters in the UK.

CPS Statement on Anne the Elephant
11 November 2011 · , , , , , , , · 0 comments

The Crown Prosecution Service has today agreed to take on the prosecution of Bobby and Moira Roberts in relation to the mistreatment of their circus elephant “Anne”.

ADI calls for Anne the elephant’s plight to become symbolic of UK wild animals in circuses ban
10 November 2011 · , , , , , , · 0 comments

Sir Paul McCartney pledges support for ADI’s campaign

Government reveals plan to defy backbenchers on wild animal circus ban
11 October 2011 · · 0 comments

Defra urged to respect will of Parliament and put in place a timetable for phasing out wild animals in circuses