Parents of the imprisoned animal protectionists protested on the 6th August in front of the Ministry for Justice in Vienna. They expressed how appalled they are at the continuing remand custody of their children. The parents are extremely concerned about the psychological damage that their children are undoubtedly suffering due to this forced separation from their loved ones, and how this may affect them long term. They also talked to media of their own pain at not having seen their children in such a long time.

In the midst of journalists, a letter was handed in to the Minister for Justice

To meet with the Minister for Justice herself, Dr Maria Berger, is what the delegation of parents wanted, and to have her explain her position on this matter to them herself. But, it was not to be; they were not allowed past the porter, who gave the desperate parents his word that he would pass the letter on to Dr Berger.