Protests take place at Ramsgate
Protests got underway in Ramsgate on Friday, following the resumption of live animal exports from the port.
Around 40 protestors turned up to wave placards and banners condemning as the export of live animals, as the first shipment passed through on Friday.
Thanet District Council suspended live exports from the Port of Ramsgate in September, after a series of incidents led to the death of over 40 sheep.
However, the suspension was overturned last week by a High Court injunction after three Dutch companies appealed.
Thanet District Council are expected to appeal against the High Court decision. Councillor Ian Driver said: "Any export of live animals is a disgusting thing and should be stopped wherever it happens.
It really is a tragedy that the wishes of Thanet council have been overridden by a judge.
They [the firms] may have a legal right but it is not morally right. It is totally indefensible."
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