Animal Welfare


The Use Of Animals In Medical Research

The Coalition for Medical Progress commissioned MORI to ask British people what they thought about the use of animals in medical research.
Europe Survey

Europe's View Of Canadian Seal Hunts

Most Europeans who say they know about Canada's seal hunt say they oppose it, according to a new survey by the MORI Social Research Institute.

Four In Five Find Hunting 'Cruel'

A majority of people in the UK think that hunting with dogs is cruel, according to new figures from the MORI Social Research Institute. The project, commissioned by the Campaign to Protect Hunted Animals (CPHA), asked people to say whether they believed four selected words did or did not apply to hunting with hounds.

British Back Protection For Elephants

MORE than nine in 10 people in the UK (93%) believe the British Government should support a policy of protection for elephants from poaching in Africa, according to new research by the MORI Social Research Institute.

The Countryside March Survey

A quarter (27%) of those who marched through London on the 'Life and Liberty' march this weekend believe fox hunting should be the main priority for the Countryside Alliance. The MORI Social Research Institute survey, commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare and League Against Cruel Sports, was carried out along the march route.

Public Supports Move To Drag Hunting

Most people in the UK do not believe hunting with dogs is humane, according to the latest research conducted by the MORI Social Research Institute. MORI SRI was commissioned by a number of animal welfare groups to see if public opinion had changed by many of the high profile arguments for and against a ban on hunting.

Public Seek End To Hunting Debate

Almost three-quarters of the public think the Government has taken too long to resolve the hunting issue. A survey carried out by the MORI Social Research Institute shows 73% of people agree that the government has taken too long to resolve the issue, "one way or another".

More Strays On UK Streets

The UK's stray dog population has increased for the first time in six years, to around 117,500 — a three per cent rise since last year.

Poll Shows Public Support For Ban On Hunting

A MORI poll, released immediately after the Commons vote for a ban on hunting with dogs, shows that a majority of the public believes that the government should now bring in a ban on hunting this year, irrespective of the vote in the House of Lords tomorrow.