Press
Press releases & media resources.
For interviews, comment, or high-resolution photography, contact press@animalrising.org.
Recent releases
- 21 Apr 2026Request
Horse Racing Protestors Acquitted After Repeated Jury Refusals to Convict
CPS dropped charges against four campaigners who ran onto Doncaster Racecourse in 2023.
- 26 Mar 2026Request
Historic Burglary Conviction for Beagle Rescuers from MBR Acres
Majority 10-2 jury verdict after ~10 hours deliberation — June 2022 rescue.
- 9 Mar 2026Request
Second Historic Acquittal in Animal Testing Dog Rescue Trial
Five defendants acquitted after 2+ weeks trial — December 2022 rescue of 18 beagle puppies.
- 3 Mar 2026Request
50+ MPs, Celebrities & Organisations Call for Immediate Closure of MBR Acres
Letter signed by cross-party MPs, Dame Joanna Lumley, and Amanda Holden.
- 2 Mar 2026Request
Open Letter: Shut Down MBR Acres and Safely Rehome the Dogs
Public figures call for transition away from animal testing.
- 27 Feb 2026Request
Suspended Sentences for Anti-Dairy Campaigners
Nine campaigners sentenced for actions targeting Müller, Arla, and Freshways.
- 25 Feb 2026Request
Campaigners Sentenced as Group Reaffirms Focus on Climate Justice
Three campaigners receive 12-month conditional discharges.
- 19 Feb 2026Request
Suspended Sentences in Landmark Beagle Rescue Case
Four defendants sentenced; no immediate custodial sentences.
- 4 Feb 2026Request
No Prison for Beagle Rescuers After Guilty Verdict
Sentences ranged from suspended custody to conditional discharges.
- 12 Jan 2026Request
Not-Guilty Verdict for Beagle Puppy Rescuers in Landmark Case
Four defendants unanimously acquitted of burglary charges.
- 5 Jan 2026Request
Chris Packham & Lush Lead Calls to Withdraw Anti-Protest Legislation
Open letter delivered to the Home Office.
- 20 Dec 2025Request
Dame Joanna Lumley & Animal Rising Launch Animation on MBR Acres
New animation depicts conditions inside MBR Acres and the 2022 rescue.
- 25 Nov 2025Request
CPS Drops Grand National Protest Cases After Juries Refuse to Convict
Three successive jury refusals to convict; fourth Crown Court case dropped.
- 13 Nov 2025Request
Not Guilty: Unanimous Verdict for Grand National Protestors
Five campaigners declared not guilty after 51-minute jury deliberation.
Working on a story?
We can provide comment, interviews, footage, and high-resolution photography on short notice. Reach us directly:
Press desk: press@animalrising.org
General: info@animalrising.org