Animal Law News
Pet Protection Orders
Inclusion of pets in protection orders is a legal initiative already established in a number of jurisdictions. This allows the courts
to direct the care, possession or control of pets or companion animals owned or kept by a petitioner, respondent or child, or to order the respondent to...more >>
A philosophical approach to animal pain
Which nonhuman animals experience conscious pain?
This question is central to the debate about animal welfare, as well as being of basic interest to scientists and philosophers of mind. This question is addressed in a paper kindly forwarded by Dr. Colin Alan to International Animal...more >>
OIE Regional Animal Welfare Strategy
Dr. Gardner Murray, President, OIE Regional Commission for Asia, the Far East and Oceania states "the need for science-based welfare standards and their effective implementation cannot be underestimated ... the OIE Regional Animal Welfare Strategy represents a shared vision and provides for...more >>
Remember to have a look at the links page
There are links to excellent websites related to issues of animal welfare, ethics, science, and law. For example, the Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare is just one of those links which provides an access point to a wide range of information related to the welfare of farm animals. It is a...more >>
Is a dog a legal weapon?
In England and Wales the number of prosecutions brought under the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act has more than doubled in the past 10 years, and the number of convictions has tripled.
While there are many who advocate strict legislative controls on identified breeds, there are...more >>
Compulsory Micro-Chipping and Dog Insurance (England)
Dog owners face a new pet "tax" in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs. Compulsory microchipping of every dog — which would cost owners an average £30 — is included in a recent consultation report which also suggests that the six million dog...more >>
State-funded public prosecutor for pets and farm animals (Switzerland)
Switzerland already has some of the strictest animal welfare legislation in the world. Goldfish, guinea pigs, canaries and budgerigars in Switzerland cannot be kept alone, dog owners have to take training courses to learn how to care for their pets, and from 2013 it will be against...more >>
EU say no to Polish request for cage ban delay
The ban is due to come into force on January 1 2012 but the Poles recently submitted a formal submission asking for it to be delayed for five years until January 2017. They argued that imposing the ban in 2012 would lead to a shortage of eggs in the EU and result in lower standard and lower...more >>
About fox hunting (England)
It is the fifth anniversary of legislation in England that banned fox hunting. Although enshrined in law, the Hunting Act remains a contentious topic illustrating the variety of opinions on legal issues about animals. The link below contains an article from Chris Williamson, a trustee and former...more >>
One veterinarians experience: to report or not to report animal abuse?
The following is a communication from a veterinarian who asks questions about reporting animal abuse.As the Director of International Animal Law has frequently stated, most veterinarians are goodhearted people who genuinely care about the well-being of their patients and their patients owner....more >>