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Sexuality with Animals (Zoophilia) – an Unrecognized Problem in Animal Welfare Legislation-Report by Gieri Bolliger and Antoine F. Goetschel, Zurich 2005 |
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Sexuality with animals (zoophilia) has always been an
element of human culture, and it emains today a phenomena far more widespread than
generally thought. While zoophilia
was severely penalized on ethical and religious grounds for centuries, the age
of enlightenment led to more rational views on this topic and consequently
milder punishment until finally the sanctions were lifted in most countries
Apart from presenting a summary about the
changes in legislation dealing with zoophilia in the course of time, this
article tries to provide an outline of today’s legal position on zoophilia in
the world. A closer look at the existing laws points out the loopholes in the
respective criminal codes and animal welfare legislations regarding the
punishment of zoophilic actions. Taking into account modern ethical animal
welfare concepts, the viewpoint of the “dignity of the animal” is an important
factor in the revision of existing laws. The need for revised
legislations as a result of this new concept is discussed.
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Further information:
» Zoophilia an Unrecognized Problem in Animal Welfare Legislation |
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