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[Animal protection law in progress]

Antoine F. Goetschel1

  • 1Vereinigung Tierschutz ist Rechtspflicht (VTR), Sekretariat, Postfach, CH-8030 Zürich.

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|January 1, 1994
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Animal welfare laws are crucial for societal ethics. This study examines current animal welfare legislation in Switzerland and Germany, highlighting efforts to grant animals legal standing beyond mere objects.

Area of Science:

  • Law and Ethics
  • Animal Welfare Science

Background:

  • Societal ethics increasingly prioritize animal welfare.
  • Existing animal welfare laws in Switzerland and Germany exhibit execution deficiencies.
  • The concept of animal dignity is gaining legal and ethical recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the core features of animal welfare legislation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of animal welfare law enforcement in Switzerland and Germany.
  • To explore the legal and ethical implications of recognizing animals as more than property, particularly in light of genetic engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative legal analysis of animal welfare statutes in Switzerland and Germany.
  • Examination of recent political initiatives and constitutional amendments in Switzerland.

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  • Review of case law and legal precedents concerning animal protection groups' rights.

    • Main Results:

    • Deficiencies in the execution of animal welfare laws identified in both Switzerland and Germany.
    • Switzerland is actively pursuing legal reforms to reclassify animals from objects to subjects with protected dignity.
    • The Swiss constitution now recognizes the "dignity of creatures," impacting discussions on genetic engineering.
    • Animal protection groups in Zurich have indirectly gained litigation rights, enhancing animal advocacy.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a discernible shift towards granting animals greater legal status and protection.
    • The recognition of "dignity of creatures" represents a significant advancement in animal welfare law.
    • Enhanced legal standing for animal protection organizations is crucial for effective enforcement and advocacy.