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section of its website and across social media (as described in paragraphs 10 to 15 of Diaz-
Rainey 2). For example, AR co-founder, Alex Lockwood, celebrated the 2023 Derby in a YouTube video 15 as AR’s “ biggest press day ever ” which helped the group to further its aims
and agenda.
17. AR has since made further changes to its website. However, I believe these only
demonstrate its continued focus on ending horse racing (along with other campaigns), and
ongoing celebration of the disruption of sporting events. In particular:
The “ CAMPAIGNS ” section of AR’s website contains reference to four campaigns , 16
17.1
further to a separate page entitled “ Our history ” and a separate page entitled
“Campaigns we support” . One of the four campaigns is entitled “ Taking animal rights
to trial ” , and the first section on the relevant page falls under the heading “ HORSE RACING ” . 17 The page includes the following text (with original emphasis):
“Horse racing is an outdated practice that is ready to be resigned to
history .
In 2022 we disrupted the Epsom Derby, then followed it up with the Summer
of Animal Rising. Our planned disruption of the 2023 Grand National made
headlines, sparking a national conversation about the cruelty of horse
racing. The race was delayed, and 100+ arrests resulted in 45 people being
charged with public nuisance for their essential roles in calling on an end to
horse racing.
It didn't end there - we disrupted the Scottish Grand National, followed by
delaying the races at Doncaster, and then taking fight for horses to the
Epsom Derby, again, in June. Whilst brave supporters delayed the race
inside, a celebration took place outside the venue - showing an alternative to
the cruel sport.”
17.2
The page includes a slideshow of several pictures of protesters at horse racing
events, climbing or preparing to climb over fences, being arrested or apprehended by
police, and in particular, of Mr Newman being chased by security personnel on the Race Track at the Epsom Derby in 2023. 18
17.3
Under the text set out above, the website includes a click-through link with the text
“ Support ”, which leads to a page allowing visitors to make donations to “ SUPPORT
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