News has just been received from colleagues in Greece that the appeal lodged by the owner of Attica Park against his 2023 conviction has been rejected by the court.
The appeal challenged an eight-month prison sentence issued in relation to the use of dolphins in public shows, which was found to be in breach of Greek law. The case also raised concerns regarding the original construction of the facility and whether the required documentation and authorisations had been properly obtained.
During the appeal, the owner’s legal team argued that the dolphins had not been used in shows but instead participated in “educational” presentations. However, after reviewing all the evidence presented, the court rejected this claim.
The judge concluded that the owner had indeed violated the law by using the dolphins in performances. As a result, the original sentence has been upheld: an eight-month prison term, suspended for three years.
