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Animals, Welfare and the Law: Fundamental Principles for Critical Assessment book cover

1st Edition

Animals, Welfare and the Law Fundamental Principles for Critical Assessment

By Ian A. Robertson Copyright 2015
300 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

300 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

300 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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In this objective, practical and authoritative introductory text the author reveals how the fundamental principles of the human-animal relationship drive the development of animal law. The book explains the criteria by which the lawful use of animals is determined, and how these criteria impact evolving standards of animal protection and define the responsibilities of people in their... Read more

29 Fundamental Principles of Animal Welfare Law 

1. Introduction 

Part 1: Animal Welfare and the Need for a Critical Perspective 

2. What’s So Important about Animal Welfare? 

3. The Need for Critical Assessment rather than Emotional Reaction 

Part 2: The Foundational Principles of Animal Welfare Law 

4. Religion and Reaction: the Foundation of Animal Welfare Law 

5. National Law: the Public’s Voice of What is Acceptable 

6. International Law is International "Persuasion" 

Part 3: Putting the Principles and Law into Practice 

7. Critically Assessing the Use of Animals in Research 

8. Critically Assessing the Use of Animals in Agriculture 

9. The Continuing Journey of Animal Welfare and Law

Biography

Ian A. Robertson has the unusual distinction of being both a qualified veterinarian and a barrister (Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand), who has combined his training and experience to become an internationally recognised legal specialist on the subject of animals and the law. Ian undertakes a wide variety of national and international teaching, advising and litigating on the subject of animal welfare and related areas of biosecurity, food safety, fisheries and trade.

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