The Animal as Sentient Being - Foundation for the Animal in the Law points out legal situation in Switzerland
ALN World is a US magazine featuring the latest technology, products, and equipment used in laboratory of animal science. Its current edition contains an article called "The Animal as Sentient Being" from Helen Kelly, which deals with the legal situation of animal research in several European countries. The article focuses especially on the sentience and dignity of animals. Switzerland is the only country in the world that acknowledges the dignity of animals as a constitutional principle. Furthermore Switzerland prosecutes people who disrespect the dignity of animals. The Foundation for the Animal in the Law could provide the author with all legal information concerning Switzerland. Read the whole article here.