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High Court orders animal rights group to destroy covert abattoir video footage

High Court orders Farm Transparency International to destroy covert goat slaughterhouse video footage obtained via trespassing.

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Key points

  • The High Court ordered Farm Transparency International to destroy all video recordings obtained from a goat abattoir in Eurobin.
  • Activists admitted to trespassing on Game Meats Company of Australia property seven times between January and April 2024.
  • The court allowed the appeal regarding copyright ownership but mandated deletion to protect freedom of communication.

Why it matters. The ruling balances copyright ownership with the public interest in free speech, yet mandates the destruction of evidence showing potential animal cruelty inside the facility.

Updated Sources: Abc

The High Court ruled that Farm Transparency International must destroy video recordings of a goat slaughterhouse in Eurobin, Victoria, despite allowing the group to keep copyright ownership. Although the activists successfully argued against a constructive trust, the court ordered the deletion of all footage obtained during trespassing between January and April 2024. The abattoir owner, Game Meats Company of Australia, had previously won an injunction to remove online copies and sought $130,000 in damages.

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High Court orders animal rights group to destroy covert abattoir video footage

The High Court of Australia has ordered Farm Transparency International to destroy video footage captured covertly inside a Victorian goat abattoir, marking a significant legal victory for privacy advocates. Although the animal rights group won the challenge regarding who owns the rights to the recordings, the court determined that the footage must be deleted to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Farm Transparency International expressed extreme disappointment, arguing the ruling stifles the public's right to transparency regarding slaughterhouse conditions. The decision sets a precedent for balancing investigative journalism and privacy in the context of undercover operations.

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