Timeline of Animal Liberation Front actions
A time line of Animal Liberation Front (ALF) actions describes the history, consequences and theory of direct action on behalf of animals by animal liberation activists using, or associated with the ALF.
From the ALF's formation in 1976 to the present day the direct actions have included two distinct categories of tactics, with activists often using both tactics together;
- The removal of animals from laboratories, and/or releasing them from fur farms, and other animal-based industries.
- The sabotage of animal-based industries, such as; slaughterhouses, butchers, farms, circuses, greyhound stadiums, and pet shops, or businesses involved in (or with) animal testing organizations, using tactics such as; vandalism, arson, intimidation, incendiary devices and hoax bombs.
The detailed list of actions are divided chronologically:
Further reading
- Mann, Keith, (2007) From Dusk 'til Dawn: An Insider's View of the Growth of the Animal Liberation Movement (2007), ISBN 0955585007
- Newkirk, Ingrid, (2000) Free the Animals: The Story of the Animal Liberation Front, Lantern Books, ISBN 1-930051-22-0
- Young, Peter Daniel, (2010) Animal Liberation Front: Complete Diary of Actions, The First 30 Years, ISBN 978-0-9842844-0-5
External links
- Diary of Actions Bite Back
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