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RSPCA gets hearing over animal exports

The High Court has granted the RSPCA an oral hearing over whether it can take its judicial review application to a full hearing in its case against live animal exports from the port of Ramsgate, reports the Farmers Guardian website. This follows the court's rejection of its application for a judicial review of the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency’s (AHVLA) arrangements for operating the trade through in early February. However, ... [+]

High Court rejects challenge to live animal exports

The High Court has rejected a legal challenge by the RSPCA to stop the export of live animals to the Continent from the port of Ramsgate, according to the Farmers Weekly website. The animal welfare charity had asked for a judicial review after Thanet District Council lifted a temporary ban ... [+]

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