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Why is it a Crime to Stomp on a Goldfish -- Harm, Victimhood and the Structure of Anti-Cruelty Offenses | Luis E. Chiesa | 78 Miss. L.J. 1 (Fall 2008) |
Part I provides a brief recount of the history of Anglo-American statutes prohibiting harm to animals. In Part II, the notions of victimhood, consent and harm are explored in order to lay the groundwork for the claims that will be put forth in the remainder of the article. Part III examines five different theories advanced to explain the interest society seeks to promote by punishing acts that are harmful to animals. Part IV explains why it is not necessarily the case, as some animal law scholars have argued, that because animal cruelty statutes allow for the infliction of harm to animals as a result of hunting, scientific activities and farming, the interest primarily sought to be protected by these laws is something other than the protection of animals. |
Taxpayer Standing: A Step Toward Animalcentric Litigation | Varu Chilakamarri | 10 Animal L. 251 (2004) |
This comment takes a novel approach in animal law jurisprudence by evaluating the taxpayer standing doctrine and how animal welfare proponents may utilize it. The doctrine can potentially be used for public interest litigation whenever a link can be found between a social harm and the use of public monies. |
Statement of Need for the Convention for the Protection of Animals | CITES Ad Hoc Forum for the Convention for the Protection of Animals | CITES Committee |
This paper is a quick summary of why there is a need for an international convention for the protection of animals. |
Sao Paulo State Stray Dog Law | Lane Clayton | Animal Web Center |
This document is an introduction in English to the 2008 stray dog ordinance for the Brazilian City of Sao Paulo. |
Sao Paulo State Stray Dog Law | Lane Clayton | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Introduction in English to 2008 stray dog ordinance of Sao Paulo |
2003 Legislative Review | Emilie Clermont | 10 Animal L. 363 (2004) |
This article provides an overivew of animal-related legislation from 2003. |
Overview of Illinois Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Illinois Great Ape law. |
Detailed Discussion of Arkansas Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | In Arkansas, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons are protected because of their status as “endangered species” under state law. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (GFC) prohibits the importation, transportation, sale, purchase, and possession of endangered species unless the animals were legally acquired and are held under a permit.The following discussion begins with a general overview of the various state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then analyzes the applicability of those laws to the possession and use of apes for specific purposes, including their possession as pets, for scientific research, for commercial purposes, and in sanctuaries. |
Detailed Discussion of Oregon Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | The following discussion begins with a general overview of the various Oregon state statutes and regulations affecting Great Apes. It then analyzes the applicability of those laws to the possession and use of apes for specific purposes, including their possession as pets, for scientific research, for commercial purposes, and in sanctuaries. |
Overview of Indiana Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This is a short overview of Indiana Great Ape law. |