Animal Rising activists acquitted of dairy blockade charges

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20 · Archive

Six Animal Rising campaigners have been acquitted of all charges relating to blockades of dairy company Müller in 2022.

The activists, including a Lancaster man, were charged in connection with the group's 'Stop the Supply' campaign. One campaigner said they took action because 'what happens behind the closed doors of the dairy industry cannot simply be ignored'.

How it is being reported

• 'Why I took action' Animal activist from Lancashire acquitted after taking part in dairy blockades“I took action because what happens behind the closed doors of the dairy industry cannot simply be ignored” says Lancashire animal rights campaigner.Chorley Guardian · 22 Sept, 18:23
• Lancaster animal activist cleared of charges relating to dairy blockadesSix Animal Rising campaigners including a Lancaster man have today (September 22) been formally acquitted of all remaining charges relating to blockades of dairy giant Müller during the group’s 2022 ‘Stop the Supply’ campaign.Lancaster Guardian · 22 Sept, 15:27

In this story: Animal Rising · Müller · Lancaster · Lancashire

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