Protection Of Animal Interests Within The Framework Of Human Rights (9786050522174)

Table of Authorities xiii Abbreviations xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: THE RELATION BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND ANIMAL RIGHTS 2.1 Humans, Other Animals, and Their Rights 7 2.1.1 Origin of Human Rights 10 2.1.2 Origin of Animal Rights 18 2.2 Theoretical Bases of Animal Rights 23 2.2.1 Welfarism 24 2.2.2 Abolitionism 26 2.2.3 New Welfarism 28 2.2.4 Mixed Theory 29 2.2.5 Virtue Ethics 31 2.3 Compatibility of Animal Rights with Human Rights 33 2.3.1 Equality 35 2.3.2 Dignity 37 2.3.3 Autonomy 38 2.3.4 Fairness 39
Chapter 3: LEGAL STATUS OF ANIMALS: DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL APPROACHES 3.1 Discussions in Constitutional Law 43 3.1.1 United States 44 3.1.2 Brazil 45 3.1.3 Germany 48 3.1.4 India 49 3.2 Discussions in Criminal Law 50 3.2.1 United Kingdom 51 3.2.2 Israel 54 3.2.3 Canada 56 3.2.4 Norway 59 3.3 Discussions in Private Law 60 3.3.1 United States 62 3.3.2 New Zealand 64 3.3.3 Austria 65 3.3.4 The Netherlands 67 3.4 Discussions in International Law 70 3.4.1 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 71 3.4.2 Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) 74 3.4.3 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW) 77 3.4.4 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) 81 3.5 Animal Rights Activism and Its Impact on Legislation 83 3.6 Future of Animal Rights 87
Chapter 4: HUMAN RIGHTS VERSUS ANIMALS AND ANIMAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS 4.1 Animals in Entertainment 92 4.2 Hunting 94 4.2.1 Canned Hunting 94 4.2.2 Hunter Harassment Laws 96 4.2.3 Expropriation of Land for Hunting 97 4.3 International Trade in Animals 99 4.4 Cruel Industry Practices and Slaughter 105 4.4.1 Force–feeding 105 4.4.2 Animal Labor 108 4.4.3 Slaughter of Animals for Food 110 4.5 Taking Care of Companion Animals 112 4.6 Taking Care of Homeless Companion Animals 115 4.7 Media Coverage of Animals 129 4.7.1 Defamation Cases Against the Press 130 4.7.2 Animal Crushing 131 4.8 Cultural, Religious, and Ethical Stances on Animals 133 4.8.1 Animal Sacrifice as a Cultural Practice 133 4.8.2 Religious Rituals Involving Animals 135 4.8.3 Vegetarianism and Veganism as Conscientious Choices 141 4.9 Animal Rights Movement and Activism 144 4.9.1 Access to Information Regarding Animals 145 4.9.2 Exposing Animal Abuses in the Industry 146
Chapter 5: Conclusion 151 Bibliography 163