Chris Packham Resigns From The RSPCA 

Chris Packham has resigned from his position as RSPCA president, along with vice president Caroline Lucas, citing a "failure of leadership" within the organization. The controversy arose following an investigation that revealed animal suffering in slaughterhouses certified by the RSPCA Assured scheme, where animals were mistreated and improperly stunned.

Despite the suspension of three slaughterhouses, the RSPCA stood by its Assured scheme, prompting Packham and Lucas to step down after failed attempts to address the issue with leadership. The pair described the footage as showing "sickening, systematic, and vicious cruelty" and expressed disappointment in the RSPCA's response to their concerns. The organization defends its work in improving farm animal welfare standards and emphasizes the need for comprehensive, lasting change.