The Evolution of Animal Welfare Laws: New Approaches on Agenda

Abstract

Scientific progress and intensification of practices have prompted important changes in animal use, agriculture and food production, research and experiments. In the last few decades, technology has allowed us to cause immense suffering to billions of animals — in laboratories, factory farms, on fur farms — and to transport them across the globe. Legality includes not only misinterpreting legislation and misapplying caselaw but also procedural unfairness and making findings of fact or exercising discretion irrationally. In this context, it is very important to contribute to the creation, promotion, adoption and enforcement of stronger animal protection laws. The paper is intended to help those who wish to contribute to improving animal welfare legislation.