Animal Law News
Legal Advocates' Manual for Animal Abuse Criminal Cases
Legal Advocates' Manual for Animal Abuse Criminal Cases was written to help attorneys and others become effective advocates for animals while working with their local prosecutors' offices to ensure animal abuse cases are carefully reviewed and vigorously prosecuted once the investigation is...more >>
Increased sentences and fines for animal ill-treatment and neglect (New Zealand)
New Zealand Parliament has unanimously passed legislation that significantly raises penalties for cruelty to animals
The Animal Welfare Amendment Act will increase the maximum sentences and fines for animal ill-treatment and neglect, and redefine the way some offences are described.
...more >>Emission cuts threatened by economic recovery
The sharp fall in UK greenhouse gas emissions of 8.6 per cent seen in 2009 is almost entirely due to the recession, and the proportion of the drop due to actual climate policies is but "a fraction" of the total. The (UK) Committee on Climate Change warns that when the economy recovers...more >>
Brussels set to target farm red tape
European agriculture ministers are discussing ways of reducing the amount of red tape faced by farmers. Streamlining rules, slashing administration and reducing farm inspections are all seen as key ways of easing pressure on the EU budget. An EU spokesman said many...more >>
Trade with China had helped New Zealand ride out the global recession
A dramatic growth in trade with China had helped New Zealand ride out the global recession according to Murray Sherwin, Director General of New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.The predictions come from the Ministry's latest situation and outlook report look at trading prospects...more >>
About traceability ...
Since the '90s when BSE and other animal diseases were delivering severe blows to industry and consumer confidence alike, substantial attention has been given to matters of animal health and food safety. Traceability provides the ability to follow animals or food products...more >>
Farmers say EU aid vital to their survival
European Union ministers met recently to discuss the future of the common agricultural policy (CAP), which has an annual budget of €50 billion ($60.8 billion) and is due for reform in 2013.
At stake in the CAP talks, the farmers said, is a strategic sector that guarantees food...more >>
UK - Farmers need more for milk
Strengthening world markets have led the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers to call for processors to pass those improved returns back down the supply chain to enable farm gate investment and subsequently ensure a future supply base.
Biotechnology Research for a Complex World (European Union
The EU Research Commissioner, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn stated that EU research and innovation policy will focus on global challenges that particularly climate change, energy and resource efficiency, health, and an ageing society. The accent now is on the global societal...more >>
FDA needs more clout to make food supply safer (USA)
