Campaign Background
The BUAV is one of the leading organisations of Vote Cruelty Free, a new non-partisan coalition working to ensure the political process reflects public concern for animal protection.
As well as animal experimentation, Vote Cruelty Free covers a broad range of animal welfare issues including wild and marine animals, cruel sports, the fur trade and farming. Its other members include Compassion in World Farming, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), League Against Cruel Sports and Respect for Animals.
Vote Cruelty Free believes that bringing the animal protection movement together and working directly with candidates and elected officials is an effective way to achieve positive change for animals in the political arena.