The Animal Litigation Network exists to make animal law enforceable. We work to ensure that legal protections for animals are not merely symbolic, but applied in practice. By strengthening partners, coordinating strategic litigation and building a network of legal and enforcement capacity, we turn existing law into real protection for animals.
Animals are subject to the law, however they cannot invoke it themselves. They cannot challenge systemic injustice, demand enforcement, or hold authorities to account. That gap is where the Animal Litigation Network operates.
Although strong legislation exists across European countries, enforcement is inconsistent and often ineffective. Illegal practices such as routine tail docking, inadequate enrichment, and violations in animal transport persist. NGOs frequently lack litigation expertise, coordination, access to legal resources, and affordable representation. Structural legal barriers, such as restrictive admissibility rules and vague statutory language, further undermine efforts to protect animals. A systemic, coordinated response is urgently needed.
