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Dr Chris Draper, PhD

19th April 2019

is Head of Animal Welfare and Captivity at the Born Free Foundation. He studied zoology and primatology before starting work in animal protection. After exposure to the reality of animals in zoos, circuses and pseudo-sanctuaries, his career has involved investigation and research into the welfare of wild animals exploited in captivity. His PhD examined whether legislation and practice protects animals in zoos, and he has published articles on animal welfare and law relating to animals in zoos, circuses, as “pets” and in trophy hunting. He serves on the Editorial Board of the UK Journal of Animal Law, the Accreditation Committee for the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and sits on the Wild Animal Welfare Committee.