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A cancer research specialist who sabotaged companies linked to animal research lab Huntingdon Life Sciences has been jailed for three years.A cancer research specialist who sabotaged companies linked to animal research lab Huntingdon Life Sciences has been jailed for three years.
Joseph Harris, 26, of Bursledon, Southampton, is the first person to be convicted under new economic sabotage laws introduced to protect companies.Joseph Harris, 26, of Bursledon, Southampton, is the first person to be convicted under new economic sabotage laws introduced to protect companies.
As part of his campaign Harris glued locks and slashed tyres at firms in Northampton, Nottingham and Bicester.As part of his campaign Harris glued locks and slashed tyres at firms in Northampton, Nottingham and Bicester.
He had admitted three charges under the Serious and Organised Crime Act.He had admitted three charges under the Serious and Organised Crime Act.
Moral dilemma
Northampton Crown Court heard how he was put in an "increasing moral dilemma", as his work was leading him to test on animals as he researched treatment for pancreatic cancer.Northampton Crown Court heard how he was put in an "increasing moral dilemma", as his work was leading him to test on animals as he researched treatment for pancreatic cancer.
He attacked three companies linked to Cambridge-based Huntingdon in December 2005 and January 2006. He attacked three companies linked to Huntingdon in December 2005 and January 2006.
Harris attacked three companies linked to Huntingdon
The companies supplied building materials, refrigeration servicing and testing equipment to the Cambridgeshire firm.
The Serious and Organised Crime Act was brought in by the government last July to tackle harassment and threats from animal rights activists.The Serious and Organised Crime Act was brought in by the government last July to tackle harassment and threats from animal rights activists.