Jill Phipps

Jill Phipps
Born	(1964-01-15)15 January 1964 England
Died	1 February 1995(1995-02-01) (aged 31) Coventry, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Animal rights activist

Jill Phipps (15 January 1964 – 1 February 1995) was a British animal rights activist known for her commitment to animal welfare and animal rights. She was tragically killed during a protest against the live export of veal calves from Coventry Airport.

Early life

Jill Phipps was born on 15 January 1964 in England. From a young age, she demonstrated a deep compassion for animals and became actively involved in animal rights campaigns.

Activism

Jill Phipps was a prominent member of various animal rights groups, including Animal Liberation Front (ALF) and local animal welfare organizations. Her activism primarily focused on issues such as factory farming, animal testing, and the live export of animals.

Death and legacy

On 1 February 1995, during a protest at Coventry Airport against the export of live calves to the Netherlands for veal production, Jill Phipps was fatally injured. She was crushed to death by a transport truck carrying calves, an event that drew significant media attention and public outcry.

Her death became a rallying point for animal rights advocates in the UK and around the world, highlighting the risks activists face and the intensity of the debate surrounding animal exportation. The incident led to increased scrutiny and changes in policies regarding the transport and export of live animals in several countries.

Impact

Jill Phipps' activism and tragic death have had a lasting impact on the animal rights movement. She is remembered through various memorials and by the ongoing work of animal rights groups who continue to campaign against animal cruelty in her memory.

See also

• Animal rights
• Animal welfare
• Animal Liberation Front