Exam - Last Guest Lecture Flashcards
3 broad groups to classify animals
companion
wild
utility
examples of utility animals
food
research
working
sport
what is the way that animals are treated/perceived strongly linked to
persons/groups cultural tendencies and religious practices
legislation
law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament
what are the goals of AW legislation
reflect the ethical concerns of a society
want to protect animals from cruelty or from treatment that is detrimental to their welfare
reasons for legal protection for animals
sentience
animal protection is a right
promotes positive human behaviour
why do different countries have different laws about the same animal protection issues
diversity of input and values
state laws
apply only to the relevant state where they are passed
federal laws
apply across the country where they are passed
by-laws
local laws which are created and enforced locally
primary legislation
the initial document outlining the law
secondary legislation
enacted by a government department with authority from primary legislation
gives more detailed provisions about the subject than those contained with the primary legislation
regulations
may be secondary legislation
guidance documents and codes of practice
guidelines written specifically for those who need to comply with the legislation
examples of supranational agreements
European Union treaties
world trade organization rules
purpose of a law
- protecting species/the environment
- banning activities
- prohibiting cruelty
- controlling methods of production
- improving animal welfare
- protecting or improving public health
- improving animal health
examples of intergovernmental agreements and supranational laws - international wild animals
CITES
International convention for the regulation of whaling
convention on migratory species
what does CITES stand for
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (1975)
what led to the creation of the Office International des Epizooties
the need to fight animal diseases at a global level
what did OIE become in 2003
the World Organization for Animal Health
what is OIE
intergovernmental organization responsible for improving animal health worldwide
how many countries are members of the world organization for animal health
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rules of the world trade organization
legally binding trade agreement - encourages free international trade
products must be treated equally whether imported or locally produced
