UK government faces court challenge over 'Frankenchickens'

Hearing granted for Humane League, which says use of fast-growing chickens breaches welfare rulesAn animal welfare charity has been granted a court hearing to challenge the government over the legality in England of fast-growing broiler chickens.The UK's first animal law firm, Advocates For Animals, has brought the case on behalf of the Humane League UK regarding so-called "Frankenchickens", which can suffer from a wide range of health and welfare problems. Continue reading...