The Vegan Prisoners Support Group (VPSG) is an organization based in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
that provides support for
vegan
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product—particularly in diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. ...
s in prison, primarily vegans who are imprisoned for crimes of conscience, but offers help to any genuine vegan in prison.
There are around 800 vegans in British jails at any given time.
The VPSG is purely concerned with ensuring vegans in prison have access to suitable food, clothing and toiletries.
The group was founded in April 1994 by Jo-Ann Brown.
Since 1994, VPSG's work has grown, and it has been called upon to advise the prisons
ombudsman on disputes between prisoners and the prison service relating to vegan diets.
The group succeeded in 2009 in obtaining for prisoners the right to place mail orders for vegan products from health-food stores.
See also
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List of vegetarian organizations
This is a list of vegetarian or vegan organizations. Vegetarian organizations are located in numerous locations and regions around the globe. Their main goal is to promote vegetarianism among the public and to support and link individuals and or ...
References
External links
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Guide for vegan prisonersCatering information guide for vegan prisoners
1994 establishments in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1994
Prison-related organizations
Prisoner support
Vegetarianism in the United Kingdom
Vegan organizations
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