The RSPCA is in danger of losing the support of the Royal Family due to its continued political campaigning, it has been claimed. A source told the Daily Telegraph last month that HRH the Prince of Wales has “fundamental disagreements” over many of the RSPCA’s key policies and has “privately voiced concerns” about…
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RSPCA may lose “credibility” after activists join council
The RSPCA is at risk of losing its credibility following the election of two radical activists to its ruling council and by putting political campaigns ahead of animal welfare, say MPs. The Mail on Sunday reports that MPs are concerned the charity is growing far removed from its traditional role…
RSPCA drops its final hunting case
The RSPCA has dropped its last outstanding prosecution under the 2004 Hunting Act because of a lack of evidence. The charity had brought a case against Will Bryer, master and huntsman of Dorset’s Cattistock Hunt, alleging that he had been illegally hunting a fox with dogs in 2014. Mr Bryer…
Wooler report tells RSPCA to stop prosecuting to protect reputation
The RSPCA's relentless pursuit of prosecutions – and a lack of transparency and accountability – has damaged its reputation, Wooler report finds
RSPCA may stop hunt prosecutions
The RSPCA is considering a change in the way they pursue hunt prosecutions. Ray Goodfellow, chief legal officer, told the Sunday Times: “We are upholding the Hunting Act, the law of the land. But others want to repeal it and we have been caught up in their political campaign. “This…
The RSPCA is restructuring to redress a £6m net cash outflow
The RSPCA has announced it needs to cut jobs and restructure the charity after revealing its net cash outflow doubled last year to £6.1million
RSPCA trustee candidate compared farming to holocaust
A candidate who was standing for election to join the RPSCA’s national council likened farming to the holocaust. Speaking to the Times, Peta Watson-Smith said: “I don’t think people always appreciate what is the holocaust going on behind closed doors. You talk about the Jews. This probably sounds like animal…
RSPCA criticised by judge for overstepping the mark
The RSPCA has been criticised by a County Court judge for overstepping the mark by trying to force its way into a shoot manager's home
Sharpshooter: The RSPCA
The RSPCA's request for confidential cull worker details exposes its weaknesses
Viewpoint: Charities
Alasdair Mitchell on why he thinks The Charity Commission should call certain uncharitable charities to order
RSPCA still under investigation
Allegations of "bullying tactics" by the RSPCA are still being looked into
Police forces admit sharing your information with the RSPCA
Shooting organisations are trying to discover the extent of the RSPCA's access to sensitive information through the Police National Computer.
Three men found guilty of poaching in Staffordshire
Three men found guilty of poaching in Staffordshire: Three men have pleaded guilty to poaching rabbits and deer with dogs on Cannock Chase on 24 November last year.
Reaction to new buzzard licence
Wildlife organisations demand that no further licences for the destruction of buzzards or their nests are issued
Legal aid reforms will impact on shooting and fieldsports
Lawyers warn that those involved in shooting and fieldsports, who rely on legal aid, may no longer have access to specialist counsel.