About International Animal-Law
International Animal-Law© has established international, multidisciplinary networks encompassing experts in education, law, ethics, science,
conservation, and other relevant professional disciplines.
International Animal-Law© is an organization committed to improving animal and human welfare by:
- Specialist Education: Providing specialist education on the subject of Animals
and the Law through courses, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), workshops and conference presentations to government and
non-government organizations, industry, professionals, tertiary education providers and special interest groups who have direct, or
indirect, dealings involving animals.
The educational services of International Animal-Law© provide attendees with rational perspectives of the issues
regarding human-animal interactions, objectively representing the wide variety of stakeholders and interests in animal
welfare domestically and internationally.
International Animal-Law© has particular expertise in the areas of:
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Global Concepts and Governance of animal welfare, and
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The Role of Professionals in the Human-Animal Relationship, and
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Animals in Entertainment
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Expert Opinion: Providing objective, practical and expert opinion to government
and non-government organizations, industry, and others who also have business and/or personal interests that involve
animals, particularly in the areas of:
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Governance and compliance with animal welfare law,
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The role of the professional in the link between animal abuse and domestic violence, and
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The use of animals in entertainment.
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Development of Animal Welfare Legislation and Policy: Supporting those organisations
who seek to promote the improvement of animal welfare, International Animal Law© is committed to assisting with the Development
of effective Animal Welfare Legislation and Policy, and related legal instruments.
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Animal Law Legal Specialty: Through consultation with organizations
and professionals from a range of authorities, International Animal-Law© is actively engaged in advancing the
expansion of Animal Law as a recognized Legal Specialty within the general discipline of law.
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News and Updates
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How do professionals deal with the diverse and complex field of alleged cruelty to, and unlawful killing of, companion animals, farm livestock and wildlife?
There’s a new book just been released t...read more
Article Added: 08/2008
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In a world with increasing globalisation, animal diseases can have an enormous impact. Its suprising, but true, that when considering what “animals” we are talking about, its common for people to thin...read more
Article Added: 08/2008
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Retailers are becoming one of the most potent force in setting animal welfare standards and will be the major engine for influencing animal welfare change. They can move faster than Governments, can c...read more
Article Added: 08/2008
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The Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) has been described as one of the most innovative animal welfare initiatives of the 21st century. It is an international movement involving animal wel...read more
Article Added: 08/2008
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Fiji has indicated it will support the proposal of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) being endorsed by the United Nations.
Joketani Cokanasiga, Fiji’s Minister for Primary Industries...read more
Article Added: 08/2008
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In June 2008 the Spanish commission for the environment, agriculture, and fisheries declared its support for The Great Ape Project. The vote proposes granting rights to life, liberty, and protection f...read more
Article Added: 07/2008
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