What is Animal Law?
"Animal law is the combination of statutory and case law that relates to or has an impact on nonhuman animals. It encompasses companion animals and wildlife and animals used in entertainment, research and ones raised for food. Animal law permeates and affects most traditional areas of the law – including tort, contract, criminal, constitutional, family, environmental, administrative, and trust law."
"Animal protection laws are mainly focused on benefiting human interests over those of the animals based on the long-standing view that they have been generally judged as property, objects or chattels with no rights. This is something called ‘legitimate human interests’ whereby consideration is given to a law’s impact on all the different groups whose financial or social interests might be adversely affected by its introduction, particularly in the case of science and farming."
An Introduction to Animal Law
What is ANIMALEX?
The Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, USA and Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia are collaborating to make animal law educational resources freely accessible to anyone, everywhere.
Animal Law and Environmental Law: Parallels and Synergies
In "What Can Animal Law Learn From Environmental Law?" (Environmental Law Institute Press, 2d ed., 2020), Professor Abate has assembled an experienced team of 36 academics, advocates, and legal professionals from the environmental and animal law fields to examine the experiences of these two fields. Drawing on lessons from history, politics, and law, the 29-chapter book examines how environmental law’s successes in several key areas such as enforcement, use of the public trust doctrine, impact assessments, and international law protections can help propel animal law’s objectives and how the two fields can work together on topics such as climate change and food law and policy.
Animal Law Fundamentals
Animal Law Fundamentals is an educational video series from The Brooks Institute for Animal Rights and Policy featuring presentations by notable scholars and legal practitioners on key topics in the field of animal law.
The Difference between Animal RIghts and Animal WelfARE
"Animal welfare refers to an animal’s quality of life and how well an animal is coping with their environment. This approach is rooted in science and makes judgements based on observable facts about animal suffering.....Animal rights, on the other hand, is a philosophy which posits that no animals should be used by humans for any reason. This includes for food, labor, and entertainment, among other ways animals are used in modern society. Animal rights activists, then, have a specific goal in mind: Ending the use of animals by humans. "
Why is Animal Law Important?
What Is Animal Law? - CountyOffice.org
What Is Animal Law? Dive into the fascinating world of Animal Law, a unique field that explores the intricate relationship between animals and the legal framework. .
Why Animals Need Law | V. Victoria Shroff | TEDxCapilano U
V. Victoria Shroff, K.C. is an award winning animal law lawyer, author, and university instructor. Shroff is Canada's first animal lawyer to be appointed King's Counsel, K.C. She is sharing her ideas to spark the imagination for how we can move forward as One. V. Victoria Shroff is one of the first and longest serving animal law practitioners in Canada and the longest serving animal law lawyer in BC. She is an associate Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics and founding chair of the Canadian Animal Law Study Group. She is an animal law trailblazer in both the courtroom and classroom and author of Canadian Animal Law (Lexis-Nexis). .
"All Law is Animal Law" presenter: Dr. Pamela Frasch, professor of law
"All Law is Animal Law" presenter: Dr. Pamela Frasch, professor of law and the Brooks McCormick, Jr. Scholar of Animal Law and Policy at Lewis & Clark Law School. Spring 2023 UA Law Animal Legal Defense Fund Speaker Series.
An Introduction to Laws Impacting Animals in Nepal
Animal Rights Law in Nepal- All the legal provisions (2080) by Sejal Acharya
After reading this article, you will be able to know the all information relating to animal rights law in Nepal.
Do Stray Animals Fall within the purview of the law? Lawcater Blog
"So far, our society has normalized another atrocity in the form of stray animal cruelty under the guise of cultural and religious customs, economic reasons, and in some cases, refusal to improve their ethical standards including morality towards animals. People’s ingrained hatred towards stray animals can be erased if suitable courses on the value of life and coexistence are included in the curriculum beginning at the primary level."
The Legal System in Nepal
Nepal in need of massive judicial reforms to ensure implementation of court orders y Ravi Nayak Jul 05, 2021
The Supreme Court of Nepal issued 246 verdicts in 2019-2020 to be implemented by the various ministries, The government, in most cases, didn’t comply with the court orders, writes Ravi Nayak for South Asia Monitors
Nepal lacks laws to protect against cruelty to animals
Worshipping animals for a day, does not keep them safe from cruelty and abuse
The JUSTICE SYSTEM OF NEPAL
COURTS, LEGAL CODES, VILLAGE COUNCILS
National and International Legal Instruments Addressing Animal Welfare in Nepal
Nepal's Animal-Related Laws
Nepal's Constitution of 2015
The National Penal (CODE) Act, 2017
The National Penal (CODE) Act, 2017
The Constitution of Nepal (2015) mentions animals as the national symbols of Nepal. The cow is the national animal and the Lophophorus (Monal) is the national bird. Wildlife is also mentioned in reference to the national parks and wildlife reserves. Livestock are also present in the Constitution with respect to farming, animal health and food production
The National Penal (CODE) Act, 2017
The National Penal (CODE) Act, 2017
The National Penal (CODE) Act, 2017
The National Penal (Code) Act, 2017 mentions animals in several places, including Chapters 2 (Offences Against Public Tranquility),Ch. 5 (Offenses Against Public Interest, Health, Safety, Convenience and Morals), Ch. 8 (Offences Against National and Public Heritages), Ch. 18 (Sexual Offences) and Ch. 27 (Offences Relating to Animals and Birds). In addition to the word "animal", the words cow, oxen and birds are specifically mentioned.
Animal Welfare DIrective, 2073/2016
The National Penal (CODE) Act, 2017
The Environment Protection Act, 2019 (2076)
This directive is limited to pack animal and traction animals used for means of transportation or means of transporting goods; animals in commercial agricultural, industrial or occupation with a business and trade motive where weight is to be carried or pulled by the animals; it encompasses provisions regarding working hours, weight of load, provision of minimum requirements regarding food, shelter, security, health and normal behaviors and prohibits cruel treatment towards working animals by ensuring welfare involved in labor works.
The Environment Protection Act, 2019 (2076)
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999)
The Environment Protection Act, 2019 (2076)
"This Act provides for the protection of the environment with the proper use and management of natural resources, so as to protect the fundamental right of each citizen to live in a clean and healthy environment, provide the victim with compensation by the polluter for any damage resulting from environmental pollution or degradation, maintain a proper balance between environment and development, mitigate adverse environmental impacts on environment and biodiversity and face the challenges posed by climate change." https://www.ecolex.org/details/legislation/environment-protection-act-2019-2076-lex-faoc202860/
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999)
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999)
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999)
The Act provides for the protection of livestock health, the veterinary drugs to be administered in case of disease, the list of diseases commonly affecting the animals, quarantine procedures and restrictions to the importation and exportation of affected animals. It institutes Livestock Services, meaning with that all the activities related to the veterinary aspects of animal health, disease control and quarantine. https://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC040217/
Nepal Veterinary Council Act, 2055 (1999)
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999)
Animal Health and Livestock Services Act, 2055 (1999)
"The Act institutes the Nepal Veterinary Council whose main functions and task are those of regulating the veterinary profession, in terms of advice on policy and standard-setting for veterinary services, the registration of Veterinarians and in the research and exchange of scientific knowledge. The Veterinarians shall be responsible, under this Act, for their professional conduct, and misconduct shall be sanctioned. Provisions are made also in order to set and guarantee the efficiency of animal health services."
https://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC040219/
Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat inspection Act, 2055 (1999)
Whereas it is expedient to establish slaughterhouse and arrange for meat inspection to safeguard the health and welfare of the people in general and to control adulteration in meat and meat products and to maintain reasonable standard of meat by protecting the wholesomeness, quality and adequacy of meat.
Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat inspection Regulations 2057(2001)
The Regulation provides for the setting up of authorized slaughterhouse for cattle (goats, sheep, and buffaloes), poultry and swine, the ante- and post-mortem examination by the Meat Inspector, the management of slaughterhouses by the Mean Supervisor: no adulterated meat shall be put on sale and no unlicensed slaughterhouse shall butcher animals and sell their meat.
Animal Transportation StandardS, 2064
October 3, 2023 - "The government is reportedly preparing to amend the laws to ensure that the transportation of animals is done in a humane and responsible manner.....The provisions, under Rule 17 of the Animal Transportation Standards, 2056 (Second Edition, 2064), ensure regulation of animal transport practices, addressing concerns over the adverse effects on animal health and welfare. The initiative, supported by the Government of Nepal, aims to revolutionize the way animals are transported, particularly in regions like the Terai, where instances of distressing transportation practices have been witnessed
The National Civil (CODE) Act, 2017 (2074)
The National Civil (CODE) Act, 2017 (2074)
The National Civil Code of Nepal was adopted by virtue of Act No. 34 of 2017, An Act Made To Amend And Consolidate Civil Laws. Its Preamble states that it is expedient to make timely the civil provisions contained in the Country Code and other laws, by also amending and consolidating such provisions. It is worth noticing article 3, which stipulates that where a law in force provides a separate provision in any matter regulated by this Act, no provision of this Act shall affect such a matter. The Code consists of the following Parts : I) Preliminary ; II) Law relating to persons ; III) Family law ; IV) Law relating to property ; V) Provisions Relating to Contracts and Other Liabilities ; VI) Provisions Relating to Private International Law.
Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2017 (1960
The National Civil (CODE) Act, 2017 (2074)
Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2017 (1960
This Act provides for the protection and conservation of aquatic animals.
The Act prohibits the killing and trapping of aquatic life, prohibits the closing or demolishing of doors of fish ladder, dyke or any kind of structure placed in the water to protect aquatic animals, and restricts the introduction of poison and explosive substances in water bodies for any type of use. The Act further provides for: penalties; appeals to the Court of Appeal; powers of local authorities; rule making powers of the Government; etc.
https://leap.unep.org/countries/np/national-legislation/aquatic-animal-protection-act-2017-1960
LOCAL SELF-GOVERNANCE ACT, 2055 (1999)
The National Civil (CODE) Act, 2017 (2074)
Aquatic Animal Protection Act, 2017 (1960
The purpose of this Act is to support the decentralization process in general and capacity building of the districts, in particular with respect to the rural infrastructure development, and to improve rural accessibility. https://www.ecolex.org/details/legislation/local-self-governance-act-2055-1999-lex-faoc074262/
* Of special note with regard to animal law is that the act directs municipalities to "To secure public interest by killing rabid and strayed dogs and specify the places to bury dead animals and birds into." under Section 96 (j)(11) "Functions, Duties and Power of Municipality"
This must be changed given that it is well known that culling of stray animals does nothing to prevent rabies or reduce the population of dogs.
https://endrabiesnow.org/uploads/resources/GARC_Position-statement-on-culling_ENG.pdf
LAWS IMPACTING WILDLIFE IN Nepal
National Parks and WILDLIFE Conservation Act, 2029 (1973)
An Act to Regulate and Control International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora
National Parks and WILDLIFE Conservation Rules, 2030 (1974)
"The National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 (1973) -This National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act, consisting of 34 sections and completed by one Schedule, aims to manage the national parks, protect wildlife and their habitat, regulate hunting and conserve, promote, develop, and make appropriate arrangements for and the use of places which are of special importance from the point of view of natural beauty and to maintain good manners and welfare of the public."
National Parks and WILDLIFE Conservation Rules, 2030 (1974)
An Act to Regulate and Control International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora
National Parks and WILDLIFE Conservation Rules, 2030 (1974)
"For the purpose of implementing the National Parks and Wild Life Conservation Act, these Rules make arrangements regarding national parks and sanctuaries as well as hunting and hunting methods. The most important provisions are made with respect to hunting licenses. The latter are divided into many categories, depending upon the duration, the quota and animals that may be hunted, the rates of the fees to be paid."
An Act to Regulate and Control International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora
An Act to Regulate and Control International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora
An Act to Regulate and Control International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora
"This Act is enacted to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, 1973 to which Nepal is a party and for regulation and control of international trade thereof. The Act consists of 7 Chapters: Preliminary (I); Provisions concerning Transactions of Endangered wild fauna or flora or specimen thereof (II); Provisions concerning Registration of the Endangered wild fauna or flora or specimen thereof (III); Provisions concerning Management Authority and Scientific Authority (IV); Offences and Punishment (V); Investigation and filing of cases (VI); Miscellaneous provisions (VII)."
Animals in Asia
Institute of Animal Law in Asia
Institute of Animal Law of Asia (IALA) is an educational research center and is dedicated to offering news, articles, events, and comprehensive and up-to-date information on the issues of animal law and policy all over Asia and the world, aiming at raising awareness in more individuals and communities about the threats that animals face every day.
Animal Alliance Asia
Empowering Animal Advocates Across Asia
Our mission is to build and mobilize a community of local animal justice and vegan advocates across Asia to create waves of impactful actions for a better world for farmed animals.
Asia for Animals Coalition
Asia for Animals Coalition
The Asia for Animals Coalition, or AfA, is a network of hundreds of animal protection organizations working together to improve the wellbeing of animals across Asia and beyond, and to end animal exploitation and suffering.
Animal Law Around the World
History of Animal Law in the USA- Part I
History of Animal Law in the USA- Part II
The History of Animal Law, Part I (1972 – 1987) Part I (by Joyce Tischler)
History of Animal Law in the USA- Part II
History of Animal Law in the USA- Part II
A Brief History of Animal Law, Part II (1985 – 2011) (by Joyce Tischler)
Overview of Animal Laws in India
This article, by Taruni Kavuri, published by the Michigan State University College of Law provides a summary, as of 2020, of the animal protection laws of India.
The Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy, Inc (USA)
"The Brooks Institute is dedicated to producing and disseminating outstanding, independent, academic, and public policy research and programming; and pursuing projects and initiatives focused on advancing law and policy pertaining to animals."
Global Animal Law (GAL) Association
"GAL is an independent and worldwide pioneering authority for the health and protection of animals through the law."
Animal Legal Defense Fund (USA)
"Founded in 1979 by attorneys active in shaping the emerging field of animal law, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has blazed the trail for stronger enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and more humane treatment of animals in every corner of American life."
Webinars and Podcasts about Animal Law
Lewis and Clark Law School (USA)- Center for Animal Law Studies
Center for Animal Law Studies-Lewis and Clark Law School (USA) Youtube Channel
Law, Ethics, & Animals Program at Yale Law School
Law, Ethics, & Animals Program at Yale Law School Youtube Channel
Harvard Animal Law and Policy Program Lectures
Harvard Animal Law Youtube Channel.
The Brooks Institute
The Brooks Institute Youtube Channel
UK Centre for Animal Law
Our Hen House Animal Law Podcast
Animal Law TV by A-Law -UK Centre for Animal Law
Our Hen House Animal Law Podcast
Our Hen House Animal Law Podcast
Our Hen House Animal Law Podcasts
Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law
YouTube Channel with Lectures from many different guest lecturers
Vermont Law and Graduate School
Vermont Law and Graduate School Youtube Channel
Animal Law Conference
Animal Law Conference Youtube Channel
AniLex -Open University Courses in Animal Law from Finland
AniLex program is a new program on Animal Law provided as continuous learning by the Open University at Åbo Akademi University
Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law from the United Kingdom
Animal Rights Law Course (2020-2021) Recordings - Cambridge University. One of the key missions of the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law is to give students the tools they require to understand existing animal welfare laws and to reflect critically on fundamental animal rights laws.
Animal Rights Law Book and Website
Welcome to the website that accompanies the textbook “Animal Rights Law”. The purpose of this website is to give you direct links to sources that will aid your study of animal rights law. It is intended to enable you to explore in more detail the issues which the textbook can only cover in outline.
Global Animal Law
Why Do We Need a Global Animal Law? A "Latest Thinking" Video with Anne Peters
ANNE PETERS (Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Heidelberg (Germany); has initiated a research program on Global Legal Animal Studies as she explains in this video.