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News - Bullfighting banned in Catalonia We are delighted that the Catalan parliament has voted by a good majority to ban bullfighting in the Catalan region of Spain as of 1st January 2010. It was a good vote of 68 for the ban and 55 against it with 9 abstentions. Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE) has been fighting against bullfighting, especially in the Catalan region, since 1987. Says Tony Moore, Chairman of FAACE: "In 1988 Vicki and I persuaded mayor Telm Zaragosa to declare Tossa de Mar, in Cataluna to become the first anti bullfighting town in Spain. It is wonderful to know that from this small beginning such a great advance has been made. This is just one region, albeit a large one, in Spain to ban bullfighting, but it is the beginning of the end for this public torturing and killing of the bulls." Co-founder of FAACE Vicki Moore worked and even gave her life for
the end of bullfighting and the attendant cruelties of the Blood Fiestas.
Grand National Press Challenge 27/03/2008 A
demonstration will take place on Thursday 3rd April 2006 at 12.00
to 14.00 opposite the main entrance to the Aintree Racecourse on the
A59 in front of the Aintree railway station entrance. Bullfighting Exhibition in EU-Parliament makes
blood boil A bullfighting exhibition scheduled in the European Parliament in Brussels on the 4th and 5th June 2008 has caused an outcry among animal lovers all over Europe. They have contacted their respective MEPs and asked them to intervene to prevent this event, which will promote extreme cruelty to animals. Should it take place, a pan-European demo may be staged. Well-known bullfighters to attend The organizers are aware that the exhibition will take place in a hostile atmosphere, because in recent years the Euro Deputees repeatedly tried to get rid of the corrida. Only in January 2007 an impressive over 25% of the MEPs tried to get bullfighting banned with a written declaration within the EU (211 of 785 deputees). Tony Moore, Chairman of the British charity Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE) together with his late wife Vicki Moore, has repeatedly given speaches on bullfighting and blood fiestas at the "Eurogroup for Animals" meetings in Strasbourg. Vicki's testimony was even more powerful, as although she had been gored eleven times and almost killed by a Spanish fighting bull she still continued her fight for the animals. 17 million pounds blood money subsidy Bullfighting in crisis The Spanish state wants to move away from the image of the cruel corrida. In the past it was protected by former agricultural minister Arias Cañete, married to a member of the bull breeder family Domecq, but the protection of corrida is no longer a part of the current manifesto of the socialist party PSOE in the upcoming elections on the 9th March. Animal rights people don't consider bullfighting a fair fight between two even opponents, but as a spectacle, in which massive manipulations are carried out for the benefit of the matador. An increasing number of Spanish vets speaks out against the spectacle. Dr. Albert Sordé of the Colegio Oficial de Veterinarios de Barcelona in a speech in Brussels said, that due to their nervous systems bulls suffer the same as humans. There is no scientific reason to deny their suffering. Vets, who work in the bullrings also say, that is is almost impossible to keep alive a bull, which was "pardoned". At the time of the pardon being declared the animal is so severely injured, that only high-tech medicines can deliver the necessary miracle. Of course the case of a "pardoning" is quite rare. Tony Moore, Chairman of Fight Against Animal Cruelty
in Europe (FAACE): "We consider this bullfighting exhibition
as one of the final death throes. We urge the EU deputees to intervene
to prevent the event from happening. Should it take place, we will
demonstrate in front of the building and show our own (see also our campaigns page) Don't bend over backwards Beckham! And don't go
the cowboy way Tony Moore, Chairman of Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE) has written to David and Victoria Beckham begging them not to attend a rodeo. Tony Moore says: "The Beckhams seem to be bending over backwards and to be prepared to do anything to please the Americans at the moment." "The rodeo cowboys would like nothing better than to get Becks to appear to support their so called sport by attending a rodeo." "If David and or Victoria Beckham were to appear to support rodeo, our work, as well as that of the American anti-rodeo group SHARK, would be set back years." "Most people don't know the truth behind the hype of the 'brave cowboy' taming a 'wild animal'." The animals used, horses, bulls and baby calves, used in rodeo are ordinary farm animals that are made to appear wild by a number of 'Tricks'. Some of these are: 1) The use of flankstraps, which are fastened around the horses in front of their hind legs and at the moment of release from the chute are pulled tight. This makes the animal buck. In the case of bulls it puts pressure on the urethra. 2) Spurs that are dug into their necks and flanks. 3) Electric shockers are especially prevalent in the USA. These high voltage shockers are applied to the horse or bull on the neck head or body as they leave the chute. As a result of the abuse of the rodeo on the animals,
many injuries occur, broken bones, contusions, concussions, skin-abrasions
and internal bleeding are quite common. Some injuries can result in
an animal's death. Some disciplines can cause broken necks and spines. Don't bet on horses lives, bet on cards or the lottery - Grand National Protest 10/04/2007 FAACE organises protest against the cruelty of the 'National' and horse racing in general. The demonstration will take place on Thursday the 12th of April 2007 at 12 am opposite the main entrance to the Aintree Racecourse on the A59. This is in front of the Aintree railway station entrance. Tony Moore, FAACE chairman: "If you watch the 'National' on television the cameras quickly turn away when a horse falls, in case our sensibilities are offended. You don't get to see the screen that is erected around the horse to hide the bitter truth of the death of a horse." "We should think very seriously before we help to pass a death sentence on these horses for gain or a thrill." Make Firework Law Work Fireworks are legally on sale from Monday the 16th of October 2006. Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE) has
appealed to the Chief Constable of Merseyside Bernhard Hogan-Howe
and John Reid - Home Secretary, to run a high profile campaign to
make sure that The first year, 2004, that the new law on the sale and use of fireworks came into effect it did seem to make a big difference. Last year the situation had deteriorated, the hours that fireworks can be set off were not being adhered to. Neighbours and pets were being terrorised until the early hours of the morning. It is illegal to set off fireworks between the hours of 11pm and 7am. There are exceptions: Says Tony Moore, Chairman, FAACE: Demonstration Against the Aintree Grand National - Get rid of the Aintree Grand National - 27/03/06 FAACE has joined forces with Animal Aid to protest against the cruelty of the 'National' and horse racing in general. A demonstration will take place on Thursday 6th April 2006 at 12 am opposite the main entrance to the Aintree Racecourse on the A59. Tony Moore, FAACE chairman: "Now that the Waterloo Cup hare coursing has been put into the dustbin of history, it is time to remove that other animal cruelty spectacle, the Aintree Grand National." "When the unthinking punters have a "little flutter" on the National they should bear in mind that the heart of the horse they back may have its final flutter on the racecourse." "At Cheltenham this March, 9 horses were killed at this high profile meeting. This caused a sudden shock to many members of the public." "On the racetracks of England up to nearly 400 horses are killed annually and we turn a blind eye to this." "If only a fraction of this number of jockeys
were killed the National and with it all national hunt meetings would
be stopped immediately." Blood, Sand and Cowboy Sweat The Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE)
is spearheading a The bullring in Mallorca is still in use and many
bulls are tortured to Rodeo has been called "the American answer to
bullfighting", although until The participants will be US Army personnel as well
as North American Cruelty of the rodeo They only behave as if they are wild when the following
means of coercion The Campaign The veterinary experts and ethnologists, who monitored
rodeos carried out in FAACE has worked against rodeo in Europe for several
years and has sent FAACE also asks British tour operator not to promote
the event. The group Tony Moore, Chairman of FAACE, says: Cruelty Tourism - The Irish Connection 03/01/06 The last Waterloo Cup hare coursing event was held at Altcar near Formby, in February 2005. Hare coursers who would have been in the Waterloo cup this year, 2006, are to compete in Kilkenny on January 13/14/15. Hare coursing was outlawed in England and Wales by the 2004 Hunting Act, but is still legal in Ireland although independent polls show that 80 percent of the population north and south of the border want it banned. The Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE) has joined forces with the Irish Campaign Against Blood Sports (ICABS) and German organisation Animal 2000, to expose this sick cruelty tourism. Demonstration at 12 noon on Saturday the 14th of January
2006 FAACE had organised demonstrations against the Waterloo Cup since the late 1980s Tony Moore, FAACE Chairman Aideen Yourel, ICABS Director Matilda Mench, Animal 2000 Vice President United in music - Husband releases CD of his late wife animal rights heroine Vicki Moore 28/11/2005 To many, Vicki Moore was the world's most famous champion of animal rights, saving Blackie and other donkeys, bulls and goats from unspeakable deaths in many countries. What comes as a surprise to most people is that Vicki was also an accomplished singer. She died in 2000 after a long struggle with the legacy of her injuries from being gored by a fighting bull whilst filming undercover in Spain. Now, five years after her death, her husband, who continues her work for the animals, releases a CD of her music. In Madrid, in 1989, Vicki recorded a number of tracks for an album called "Animal Eyes", that was going to be released for the animals. Due to lack of marketing on the Spanish side, her recordings were never released. During research for a book on her life her husband, Tony Moore, realised that he did not have a proper recording either of her singing voice or of the record itself. In a painstaking search, since most of the people involved had died, he managed to track down the original recordings in Catalonia. With great care he had them digitalised and modernized. Miraculously a homemade demo tape was also found. On it Tony accompanies Vicki on his guitar. It proved usable and he is proud to be united with her on the CD. On the cover another member of the family features: Little Alita, a kitten who sought refuge in Vicki's handbag from being abused in a fiesta in Spain in 1988. Tony, chairman of Vicki's charity "Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe" (FAACE) wants profits of the CD to go to the charity. Tony Moore: "When we listened to the tape, we realized that this was something special. Vicki sacrificed her career for the animals. This record is a tribute to her and I believe that the four tracks we selected will do her artistic side justice. I hope that the CD highlights Vicki's story and will inspire others to take up a commitment for animals or people." Read here how to purchase One down one to go - The Grand National 08/04/05 The Waterloo Cup and the Grand National were both started by the same man William Lynn in the late 1900s. Now at long last the cruelty of the Waterloo Cup hare coursing has been put into the dustbin of history. Now it is time to give serious thought to removing that other animal cruelty spectacle the Grand National. In the UK we know that bullfighting is an extremely cruel event and in the bullrings of Spain approximately 200 horses are killed annually. Yet on the racetracks of England around 200 horses are killed annually and we turn a blind eye to this. If only a fraction of this number of jockeys were
killed the National and with it all national hunt meetings would be
stopped immediately. If only the general public would think about the consequences
for the horses and the cruelty involved, perhaps they would think
before having their annual "flutter" on thie National. ST VALENTINES DAY - NO LOVE FOR THE HARES Glenda Jackson MP and Actress, backs FAACE Campaign 09/02/05 A demonstration against the last Waterloo Cup at Altcar will take place on Monday the 14th of February 2005 - We meet on The Causeway, Altcar, at 10.00am to move off at 10.30am. Last Chance for Legal Killing The date for the Waterloo cup was originally booked for the 22nd of February but has been brought forward to get in one last lot of killing before the ban on hare coursing comes into effect on the 18th of February. Feelings Running High Feelings will be running high on both sides, the coursers annoyed that their 'sport' is being taken away from them, and the demonstrators that the Waterloo Cup hare killing is only taking place because of the 'juggling' of the dates. FAACE has coordinated the demonstration against the hare coursing at the Waterloo Cup at Altcar since the late 1980s and is doing so this time. Glenda Jackson MP, the famous actress, told FAACE in a phone message that she backs the campaign against the Waterloo Cup: "As always, I continue to support the campaign for an end to this barbaric practice". She pointed out that she has signed the Early Day Motion that; “This House is appalled by the decision of the National Coursing Club to bring the 2005 Waterloo Cup forward to 14th February, thus defying the clear will of the House of Commons and the people of the United Kingdom; condemns the arrogance and insensitivity of those responsible for this decision; and urges the media to broadcast the horror of this event thus demonstrating to the public why hare coursing has been banned.” Colin Pickthall MP for West Lancashire says,
"This Waterloo Cup will be the last hurrah of the most loathed
of all blood sports. The people of West Lancashire will rejoice to
see the end of it. The ban is the end of many years of campaigning
by many dedicated people. It is sad there will be one more Waterloo
Cup next week, but it will be a funeral not a celebration." St Valentine's Day massacre for the Hares The organising committee of The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Merseyside have brought forward the date of this contentious event to the 14th/15th/16th of February 2005, to squeeze in one last "three day killing event". This might be seen as a 'Declaration of War' by some anti-hunt campaigners. In an open letter to the organisers of the 'Waterloo Cup', Tony Moore Chairman of Fight Against Cruelty in Europe urged the coursers not to create a confrontation. Tony Moore has asked them to consider the matter of public order if two groups of people with totally opposing views, the coursers on one side and the anti-coursing demonstrators on the other, meet for the last time on the killing fields at Altcar. FAACE has already been contacted by a number of AR groups and it looks as though it will be the biggest demo ever. Not for just the one day as usual, but possibly for all three days. The police have already said that their resources will be stretched to the limit. FAACE has coordinated the demonstration against the hare coursing at the Waterloo Cup at Altcar since the late 1980s. If the Waterloo Cup is brought forward to squeeze in one last go it would seem to be a recipe for disaster. Feelings will be running high on both sides, the coursers
annoyed that their 'sport' is being taken away from them and the anti's
that it is only taking place by the 'juggling' of dates. For information about the demo please also see What the papers say: Southport Visiter Appeal to Tony Blair - Save the poor little hares! 01/09/04 There is only a narrow window of opportunity left. The beginning of September, before the conference
recess on the 16th, would A bill could be put through the House of Commons in
one day. The House of Because of this Tony Moore, Chairman of FAACE on the
25th August wrote the "Dear Prime Minister, I write as Chairman of Fight Against Animal Cruelty
in Europe (FAACE). Since Hare coursing at the Waterloo Cup consists of the
releasing of two This event can only happen because it takes place
on privately owned land. Before and since the election of the Labour party,
you promised to bring in Perhaps I am being cynical, but it does seem that
you are letting this bill The Waterloo Cup is booked to take place on Tuesday
the 22nd to the 24th of Our organisation has been instrumental in coordinating
the demonstration Please, for the sake of the animals, bring in the
bill to stop this cruel Yours sincerely, Sky's the Limit!! 17/05/2004 Sky Television is selling the viewing of bullfighting
live as part of it's Sky World Family Pack. EU Law (see below) GORY CODE OF ETHICS (see below) CYNICAL FAACE has written to Mr Rupert Murdock, Chairman of British Sky Broadcasting Group pointing out the fact that he is breaking EU law and asking him to remove this offensive programme from Sky TV. FAACE sent a copy of this letter to The Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport. COMPLAINT FILED QUESTION ASKED SHOCKED Tony Moore, Chairman of FAACE: "We have had a number of calls from distressed members of the public begging us to get this abomination removed from the air ways." "Apart from the legal aspect of this, to sell this as part of a 'Family Pack' is nothing short of appalling." "Children are mentally very vulnerable and the viewing of bullfighting, 'as it happens', could affect them in two ways, either they will be shocked and have it in their waking and sleeping minds or they will become desensitised to cruelty. To inflict either of these reactions on children is totally unacceptable" "To add insult to injury, this morning's post brought an offer of 6 months' at half price for the Sky family Pack." The EU Council Directive 89/552/EEC (amended on 30th July 1997) CHAPTER V, article 22: 1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that television broadcasts by broadcasters under their jurisdiction do not include any programmes which might seriously impair the physical, mental or moral development of minors, in particular programmes that involve pornography or gratuitous violence. 2. The measures provided for in paragraph 1 shall also extend to other programmes which are likely to impair the physical, mental or moral development of minors, except where it is ensured, by selecting the time of the broadcast or by any technical measure, that minors in the area of transmission will not normally hear or see such broadcasts. Sky Code of Ethics: · Ensure that the Company complies with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations, both UK and foreign, as appropriate; · Ensure that the Company complies with applicable
private and public regulatory agencies rules and regulations as appropriate;" Who are they fooling? The Aintree race meeting starts on April fools day. 30/03/2004 2 horses died in the ‘National’ in 2002. 33 horses have been killed in the race since 1945.
Death in the rush hour leads to death in the afternoon Benefit bullfights for victims of Madrid bomb attack slammed 28/03/04 Any catastrophe serves as a purpose to have an extra bullfight in Spain. A bullfight is being organised for the victims on the 2nd of April in Valencia. On the 10th of April there will be another one in Calasparra (Murcia). Of course the management of the Madrid bullright does not want to miss out on this opportunity to promote itself and will have a benefitbullfight on the 17th of April. There are more to come... Ticket prices are being reduced by 20%. That means there is little money left after the high-profile bullfighters like "El Juli" have deducted their expenses. And it clearly shows, that this is just a means for the dying industry to fill the ring again. The bulls are being supplied by leading bull breeders. The events will be broadcast live on Spanish television. However, the European Commission is currently investigating whether Spain is breaking Community law by transmitting bullfights at times when children are watching. Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe (FAACE), the Madrid based Asociación Nacional para la Protección y el Bienestar de los Animales (ANPBA) and the German organisations INITIATIVE ANTI-CORRIDA and animal 2ooo are running a campaign to try and get this stopped. They have all written to Spain's new president Zapatero
and the President of Tony Moore, Chairman, FAACE: "To add the blood of the 6 innocent bulls to the 200 human victims is nothing short of obscene. There will also be at least 1 spare bull in case it is needed. These animals also have to be sacrificed on the altar of man's inhumanity, because the European decree 1047 states that no cattle can return to a farm but must be slaughtered." "This is an example of the opportunism of the bullfighting industry to get publicity at any price." "Spain should really have had enough of killing
without adding to the death toll." 18/02/04 Hare Coursers to meet their Waterloo Demonstration Against Hare Coursing - Tuesday 24th February We have said it before, but this year should be the last time we have to bear witness to the chasing and killing of these poor hares, by dogs being set upon them. We have it on good authority, from a source close to the Government, that the 'hunting with dogs' bill will be pushed through this term. In fact it could receive the Royal Assent before the end of November. We expect a good turnout of marchers with people coming from all over the northwest. We also expect a number of local politicians to be walking with us. The marchers will meet on the New Causeway at 10.00 to move off at 10.30. on Tuesday 24th February 2004. Tony Moore, Chairman, FAACE: "Bookmakers are a big part of the scene at the Waterloo Cup. It is obscene to gamble on the life of and death struggle of an animal. "The British public was promised by the present government that they would rid us of this blot on our countryside. They used this promise to win votes in the last two elections. If they let us down now, they lose our votes next time. "The MPs voted by an overwhelming 317 to 145 for an outright ban on hunting with dogs at the third reading of 'Hunting Bill' on the 10th of July. Why are we still waiting?" John Pugh, Member of Parliament for Southport. Colin Pickthall, Member of Parliament for West
Lancashire. 08/02/2004 Steamy Water Babes and Husky Hunks delight the crowds in London's hot tourist spot. Audiences are wowed by this unique attraction, with displays of spectacular underwater ballet and marine divers, showing the delights and dangers of deep sea diving in this mystical underwater world. An animal rights dream? Unfortunately yes! The sad reality Instead of something that could be unique to London, the plans are to build an aquarium. However it is hyped up it will be just another aquarium that can be found in many large cities. It will house a number of breeds of sharks and other fish. Wild animals suffer greatly in captivity, both physically
and psychologically. A captive environment can never provide all that
a wild animal needs. Not only does this cause stress to the individual animals, but many wild-caught animals also die during capture and transport. Pressures are also put on wild populations. Tourists come to see attractions that epitomise the London such as: The tower of London, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham palace and the changing of the guard, Madame Tussauds and the London Eye. Why not get a new idea instead of an old one especially one that abuses sentient beings. FAACE has asked people from all over the world to tell those responsible what they think about this proposed aquarium by visiting the website at www.faace.co.uk/silvertown.htm which FAACE has created this page to facilitate this worldwide protest. 13/10/2003 Prince Harry don't do it again! Stay away from rodeos! Tony Moore, chairman of FIGHT AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY in EUROPE strongly condemns Prince Harry's presence at a rodeo in Queensland, Australia on Saturday October the 4th, 2003. Rodeo is extremely cruel to animals and not a simple folksey game. In rodeo domestic animals like horses and bulls are artificially made to behave like "wild" animals. Electroshocking devices and the so-called flankstrap (a tight belt around the lower abdomen just in front of the hind legs) are used to make the animals buck. Spurs are driven repeatedly in their necks and shoulders. The animals frequently suffer serious injurys and have even had to be put down! Tony Moore: "We urge the prince not to repeat this unthinking act. Instead of encouraging rodeo he should speak against it. We ask all British tourists to Australia, the USA and Canada not to go to see a rodeo." FAACE has been campaigning against rodeo in the Olympic Wintergames in Salt Lake City in 2001. The animal rights group also campaigns against rodeo in Germany and bullfighting and blood fiestas in Spain. Extensive video footage of rodeo cruelty is available at FAACE's headquarters in Southport. 25/06/03 Don't get involved in bullfighting, David!!! On June 20, FAACE sent a letter to David and Victoria Beckham begging them not to be entrapped in the net of the bullfighting industry. In Spain football stars are targeted for their high profile and are encouraged to be photographed in compromising situations to promote the bullfight. They would love to sponsor a star as high profile as David Beckham. The bullfight 'mafia' will do anything to get support for what is a dying and corrupt industry fighting for it's survival, and every means to that end is, in their eyes, justified. Bullfighting is no sport between two equal opponents. It is not a fair game like football. The result is known in advance. The animals enter the field well prepared, always to the advantage of the bullfighter. Manipulations on the bull range from drugging, to the cutting and reshaping of the bull's horns. There is no replay or return game. One of the players is dead! The interest of the Spanish people in bullfighting has decreased considerably according to last year's Gallup poll. Spain's most successful animal rights group Asociación Nacional para la Protección y el Bienestar de los Animales, who are based in Madrid, will confirm this, as well as the fact that the opposition to bullfighting is growing. FAACE has been fighting against the cruelties of bullfighting and blood fiestas since 1987. The 25th of June is the anniversary of the day that co-founder, Vicki Moore, was gored by a fighting bull in a village fiesta, in Spain in 1995. She died as a direct result of her injuries on the 6th of February 2000. FAACE
asked the Beckhams, "Please kick the ball, don't kick the poor
bulls, and beware of the 'bull' from the bullfighters."
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