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[Lewdness with animals--an animal welfare problem].
DTW. Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Bestiality and sadism are defined, with analysis of known cases and legal changes. Bestiality is no longer prosecuted in Germany, and animal protection laws are examined for application to such acts.
Area of Science:
- Legal medicine
- Zoology
- Criminology
Context:
- Analysis of legal definitions and historical prosecution of bestiality and sadism.
- Examination of documented cases involving animal abuse, species affected, and offender demographics.
- Review of legislative changes in Germany, including the repeal of Section 175b StGB and the implications for animal protection laws.
Purpose:
- To define bestiality and sadism and analyze their legal status.
- To investigate the characteristics of officially recorded cases of bestiality.
- To assess the applicability of current animal protection laws to bestiality and sadistic acts against animals.
Summary:
- This study defines bestiality and sadism, analyzes documented cases, and reviews the legal landscape concerning these acts.
- It details the decriminalization of bestiality in Germany since 1969 and discusses the challenges in applying animal protection laws.
- The legal situation in other European Union (EEC) member states and non-EU countries is also presented.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and social dimensions of bestiality and sadism.
- Highlights the evolving legal framework and its limitations in addressing animal cruelty.
- Offers comparative legal insights into the prosecution of bestiality across different jurisdictions.