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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

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 gover

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Octopuses have feelings and crabs should not be 'boiled alive', says new report

The UK s new Animal Sentience Bill does not stop current cruel practices, but it could rule out factory farming in the future.

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