Journal of Animal Law Table of Contents Volume 2

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Journal of Animal Law Vol. II (2006)

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JOURNAL OF ANIMAL LAW

VOL. II 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

MYTHIC NON-VIOLENCE …………………………… 1

Taimie L. Bryant

ARTICLES

THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT ……………………… 13

Henry Cohen

The Animal Welfare Act is a federal statute that directs the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture to "promulgate standards to govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals by dealers, research facilities, and exhibitors." This article summarizes the original 1966 act, all its amendments, and bills to amend it that are pending in the 109th Congress.

WHO LET THE DANGEROUS DOGS OUT ?……………………………….............................. 27

Claudia E. Haupt

The article examines the legislative measures taken at the state and federal level in Germany to address the issue of dangerous dogs and the related decision of the Federal Constitutional Court which upheld an import ban on dangerous dogs while striking down a breeding ban and parts of a newly introduced section to theCriminal Code.

ANTI-SPECIESISM …………………………………… 49

Jeff Perz

Joan Dunayer's Speciesism appropriates and misrepresents the animal rights theory of Gary L. Francione. Dunayer's objections to Francione's highly qualified suggestion that a prohibition against confining hens to battery cages could beconsistent with animal rights theory are specious. If the exploitation of nonhuman animals is to be completely abolished, those who bring about this resultwill have necessary been informed by a consistent, well-supported theoretical framework.

[For book author's response see attched prearticle .]

OPENING THE LABORATORY DOOR ………………    67

By Katrina Sharman

Despite the increased availability of alternatives to the animal test model, laws andpolicies continue to be used as shields to justify the scientific use of animals injurisdictions across the world. This article examines the legislative framework foranimal research in Australia with a specific focus on the state of New South Wales.It also examines emerging international principles for the use of animals in scientific research.

AN ETHICIAL CRITIQUE OF THE CANADIAN SEAL HUNT ……………………………...…… 87

By Andrew Linzey

The Canadian seal hunt has been the subject of criticism since the middle of the ninteeth century, but it is only since the 1960s that it has become a focus of international controversy. This document examines the putative justifications for the hunt and provides an ethical assessment.

NOTES & COMMENTS

FREE EXERCISE DOES NOT PROTECT ANIMAL SACRIFICE ………………………………… 121

Shannon L. Doheny (Florida State University College of Law)

BEHIND A GLASS, DARKLY ……….………… 143

Jennifer Tilden (Michigan State University College of Law)

LEGAL PROTECTION ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE MOST LIKE “US ”?................................ 159

Camden J. McDaris (Cardozo School of Law)

2005-2006 CASE LAW REVIEW ……………… 179

Adam Cefai

2005-2006 FEATURED ANIMAL LAW CASE …………………………………………….. 183

Trans. by Carlos de Paula