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2022 11 16 New reference work on the balancing of interests in animal experiments
...rk on the balancing of interests in animal experiments The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) is pleased to announce the latest publication in its book series "Schriften zum Tier im Recht" ("Writings on the Animal in the Law"). The outstanding doctoral thesis by Dr. iur. Vanessa Gerritsen, published as volume 23, is comprehensively dedicated to animal experimentation law. November 16, 2022 The book "Güterabwägung im Tierversuchsbewilligungsverfahren" (book available in German only) presents a comprehensive review of Swiss animal experimentation law and c...
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2017 11 29 TIR demands an import ban on products obtained by cruelty to animals - Council of States rejects proposal
...o animals - Council of States rejects proposal Today, the Council of States rejected the proposal of National Council member Matthias Aebischer (from the SP party/Berne) for an import ban on products obtained by cruelty to animals by 37 to 4 votes. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) is deeply disappointed that so little emphasis is put on animal welfare. November 29, 2017 The National Council approved the proposal of its member Matthias Aebischer for a general ban on the import of products that have been manufactured in a cruel manner. In a letter to the Council of States dated November ...
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2024 12 16 TIR calls for a ban on animal transports to high-risk animal welfare countries
TIR calls for a ban on animal transports to high-risk animal welfare countries Time and again, horrific images of unsustainable conditions during international animal transports reach the public. Most recently, 69 heavily pregnant cattle from Germany died or were senselessly killed at the Turkish border in unimaginable agony, for bureaucratic reasons. The Foundation for the Animal in the Law (TIR)... ...air within, into or out of the EU for rearing, fattening, slaughter or other purposes (see the European Court of Auditors' analysis). Transport to so-called high-risk animal welfare countries, where a...
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2018 09 25 TIR speaks at international animal law conference in Finland
...s represented with a delegation at the event and spoke on the topic "What is Animal Law?". September 25, 2018 The fourth international EGALS animal law conference took place on September 19, 2018 at the Åbo Akademi University in Turku (Finland) with participants from Europe - including Finland, Denmark, France, the U.K., Germany and Switzerland - and guest speakers from the USA. The aim of t... ...heir work. It turns out that the expectations placed on a corresponding university course can vary depending on the target group. For example, while LL.M. Sacha Lucassen from the University of Aarhu...
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2007 06 01 Sexuality with Animals (Zoophilia) – an Unrecognized Problem in Animal Welfare Legislation Report by Gieri Bolliger and Antoine F. Goetschel, Zurich 2005
...ays been an element of human culture and it remains a far more widespread phenomenon than generally assumed. 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. June 1, 2007 Apart from presenting a summary... ...xisting 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 ...
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2019 11 22 TIR submits legal statement on amendment to the Federal Act on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
... Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora In August, the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) opened a consultation on the amendment to the Federal Act on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (BGCITES). In its legal statement, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) welcomes the intended tightening of sanctions and introduces additional amendments. In addition, we advocate greater consideration of animal welfare interests within the framework of species protection legislation. November 22, 2019 By motion Barazzone 15.3958 "Illegal trade in endange...
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2018 05 04 District Court sentences couple to conditional imprisonment for drowning dogs
... the District Court of Zofingen sentenced a 38-year-old man to conditional imprisonment of 20 months and a fine of 1000 Swiss francs for drowning his wife's two Miniature Pinschers in the Aare river. His wife also received a conditional sentence of 16 months and a conditional monetary penalty for incitement to animal cruelty. The couple's actions were met with horror throughout Switzerland. May 4,... ...eir bodies six days later. The husband was temporarily detained in custody.The public prosecutor's office demanded a semi-conditional prison sentence of two years for the husband, whereby he would ser...
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2019 04 15 TIR calendar 2019 – April question on animal welfare law
...os but also answers a monthly question regarding the human-animal relationship. April is dedicated to the question "How does the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulate cat ownership?". April 15, 2019 Question:"I am finally ready to get a cat. Since there are so many homeless animals, I would definitely want to adopt a cat from a shelter. What legal provisions do I have to comply with regarding cat ownership?"TIR's answer:Every animal keeper (that includes animal owners and anyone with an animal under their care) – and thus the keeper of a cat – is required to meet the animal's needs as best as pos...
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2025 11 07 The FEI changes the ‘blood rule’ – TIR criticises this decision
... 82 to 20 in favour of amending the so-called ‘blood rule’ in show jumping. In doing so, the International Equestrian Federation has significantly weakened a regulation that serves animal welfare. Whereas visible blood on a horse was previously sufficient grounds for disqualification, from January 2026 onwards, an on-site assessment will be carried out to determine whether the horse is ‘fit to compete’ despite its injury. From TIR's point of view, this decision is a step backwards. November 7, 2025 In the run-up to the FEI vote on the ‘Blood Rule’, the TIR was asked to prepare a detailed asses...
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2022 06 03 TIR Library Newsletter: Selected Reading Tip
... library newsletter of the year, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (Foundation for the Animal in the Law; TIR) once again presents selected new additions to its library, including books, articles, an... ...hat dairy cows live a happy life. For decades, milk has been touted as a healthy and natural food essential to our well-being. The Organization of Swiss Milk Producers (SMP) claims on its websit www.s... ...are only granted 90 out of 365 days to move freely for two hours or a little more at a time. Almost 60 percent of Swiss cows live in barns that allow them to roam freely, which gives them a little mo...