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Animal Welfare Legislation
...als from violations of their dignity and welfare. The legislation includes a number of laws, such as the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Animal Welfare Ordinance (AWO), which specifies the AWA. Then there are a number of further ordinances based on the AWA regarding various animal welfare aspects, such as the slaughtering of animals, training in animal husbandry, the keeping of livestock and domestic animals, the keeping of wild animals, as well as the keeping of animals intended for research and the production of genetically modified animals. Moreover, all cantons have implementation laws fo...
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Federal Constitution
...islate in the field of animal welfare. Hence, animal welfare is a constitutional principle and its objectives may therefore restrict fundamental rights expressly guaranteed by the Constitution, such as personal freedom, freedom of faith and conscience, freedom of scientific research, economic freedom, and the guarantee of property rights. A truly unique constitutional provision is article 120 paragraph 2 FC which stipulates that the federal government must take into account, among other things, the dignity of the creature, which also includes animal dignity, when adopting regulations on the ha...
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2010 07 21 The Animal as a Sentient Being - The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht addresses the legal situation in Switzerland
The Animal as a Sentient Being - The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht addresses the legal situation in Switzerland The Animal as a Sentient Being - The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht addresses the legal situation in Switzerland ALN World is a US magazine featuring the latest technology, products, and equipment used in animal laboratories. Its current edition contains an article called "The Animal as a 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. Jul...
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Legislation on Hunting
Legislation on Hunting Legislation Legislation on Hunting While hunting once served to secure the supply of meat and was the main source of food for humans, today, the main motive put forward by its proponents is the sustainable use and management of wildlife and the regulation of wild animal populations due to an absence of natural enemies. Hunting is regulated by various federal and cantonal laws. The relevant laws are listed on the German version of this page.
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Achievements
...rotects the dignity of animals; The competent law enforcement authorities are taking animal cruelty and other animal welfare-related offenses much more seriously than in the past and the number of corresponding criminal proceedings has risen significantly throughout Switzerland;In 2009, the Federal ... ...longer perceived as a marginal topic, but is now recognized by attorneys-at-law and academics as an independent subject; Authorities can make use of valuable enforcement tools, which TIR, with the help of external experts, develops and makes available in the form of specialized publications and onli...
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Cantonal Dog Laws
... Laws Dogs are part of our everyday life. There are therefore a large number of provisions that regulate the coexistence of dogs and humans. Apart from the animal welfare-oriented provisions in the federal animal welfare legislation, most cantons have incorporated further regulations in individual dog laws. However, these do not primarily aim at protecting dogs, but rather at protecting humans from dogs. Due to the high density of regulations within Switzerland, it is important that every dog owner knows the legislation of the canton they live in as well as that of other cantons, because they ...
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2005 02 21 A new worldwide animal welfare project initiated by the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht
"A new worldwide animal welfare project initiated by the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht" A new worldwide animal welfare project initiated by the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht On October 7, 2004, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht presented its project “Animals in the Law – a Global Perspective” to a large crowd of interested listeners at the 10th IAHAIO congress in Glasgow. February 21, 2005 Based on 18 different criteria, we compared the legal standing of the human-animal relationship in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, the USA, and Switzerland. The overall outcome of t...
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2024 10 22 TIR gives a talk at Animal Rights Conference in Albania
TIR gives a talk at Animal Rights Conference in Albania At the beginning of October, the Foundation for the Animal in the Law (TIR) gave specialist presentations for law enforcement and veterinary authorities at the conference ‘Advancing Animal Rights in Albania - Inter-Institutional Cooperation and Swiss Expertise’ in Tirana. The core topic of the event organised by Animals Need Me was more consistent enforcement of animal protection law in Albania. The conference was a great success from the point of view of the initiators and participants. October 22, 2024 On 4 October, TIR was invited by t...
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Memorial Plaque
...al Plaque In memory of deceased animals "The only thing that counts in life is the trace of love we leave behind when we depart" Albert Schweitzer (1875 - 1965) What is the TIR Memorial Plaque? Pets are, oftentimes for many years, our loyal companions who are treated as family members and are loved dearly. It is therefore a sad moment when our longtime friends pass away. The loss of an animal is a significant and emotional moment in life. It is therefore only natural that many animal owners wish not only to bid farewell to their darlings in a dignified manner but also to preserve their memory....
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2021 10 20 Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) announces international partnership with renowned British animal rights activist, author, and scholar Kim Stallwood
... TIR) is the center of excellence for the development of animal law in Switzerland. An independent nonprofit organization founded in 1996, TIR’s achievements include the detachment of animals from their previous status as insensitive things and the increasing respect for animal dignity recognized by the Swiss constitution in all areas of law. TIR’s mission is to work for the continuous improvement of human-animal relations in a legal, ethical, and social sense. October 20, 2021 ‘We believe the law is essential to strengthen respect for animal interests and oppose their cruel and exploitative u...