General Article Olympic opening plans branded 'wholly irresponsible'

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Leading animal protection charity, the Captive Animals’ Protection Society (CAPS), has today spoken out against plans to recreate a rural landscape including live animals within the Olympic Stadium at the opening event of this summer’s games. The charity labelled the event, designed by acclaimed director, Danny Boyle, ‘wholly irresponsible’ and said that the plans have triggered a wave of opposition amongst its supporters and the general public.
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