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  • 2021 06 14 TIR supports “Ban Live Exports” campaign

    ... enormous suffering of farm animals on long-distance transports. Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) also supports the call for an end to long international transports of live animals. Animal transports that were stuck because of Corona-related border closures as well as the emergency slaughter or disposal of thousands of calves left to wait on two ships for months without care in the spring of 2021 in Spain are another reminder of the urgent need to ban such transports. June 14, 2021 Every year, millions of animals are transported across Europe and other continents; this...


  • 2014 01 09 Animal Welfare in Switzerland - constitutional aim, social commitment, and a major challenge

    Animal Welfare in Switzerland - constitutional aim, social commitment, and a major challenge Animal Welfare in Switzerland - constitutional aim, social commitment, and a major challenge Vanessa Gerritsen discusses the Swiss animal welfare law from a constitutional point of view and questions the enforcement of the principles of 'sentient beings' and 'dignity'. January 9, 2014 Further information:Published in Global Journal of Animal Law GJAL 1/2013


  • Criminal Cases

    Animal Welfare-Related Criminal Offenses The database with all cases of animal welfare-related offenses in Switzerland, which have been reported to the Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Services (FSVO) offers an insight into the criminal enforcement of animal welfare. The entire range of annual analyses of the Swiss animal welfare-related penal practice is available here (in German).


  • 2018 03 29 TIR criticizes insufficient legal protection for poultry

    ...ddition, the number of eggs consumed by the Swiss reached a new record of 1.51 billion in 2017. Despite these horrendous numbers, the conditions under which the animals are kept and killed are rarely a matter of public concern. Especially in poultry breeding and husbandry as well as in the context of egg production, the worst excesses of livestock farming can be seen. Unfortunately, the authorities responsible for the enforcement of animal welfare legislation also frequently fail to pay the necessary attention to the plight of chickens. March 29, 2018 The capacity of poultry to suffer and feel...


  • 2007 02 19 European Animal Welfare Law Conference in Brussels about "Animal Welfare in Constitutions"

    ...Recht had the honor of speaking about the importance of the introduction of animal welfare on a constitutional level. February 19, 2007 The conference with the official title "Constitutional and Legislative Aspects of Animal Welfare in Europe – The Animal Welfare Action Plan as a Political and Legislative Challenge" was organized by "Vier Pfoten International" in Brussel's Europian Quarter and represented a platform for animal welfare law experts from the institutions and different member states of the European Union. The meeting aroused noticeable public interest and was also followed by expo...


  • 2024 07 05 Internship in Animal Welfare Law at TIR

    ...rience in the field of animal welfare law as part of a short internship and gain an insight into everyday working life at TIR. A three-month internship has also been offered since 2023. July 5, 2024 Although animals are highly valued in our society, current legislation does not provide them with sufficient protection everywhere. In addition, the existing regulations are not consistently enforced. In its annual analysis of animal welfare criminal practice, the Foundation for Animals under the Law (TIR) identifies shortcomings in enforcement and in the consistent prosecution and punishment of an...


  • International Conventions

    ... Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). There are also other conventions on species conservation, such as the Bonn Convention, which aims at the conservation of migratory animals, or the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. Animals cannot choose in which country they want to live or where they are kept, making their protection a cross-border task.Like most legal fields, animal welfare law is becoming increasingly globalized. Special mention should be made of the five animal welfare conventions of the Council of Europe, all of which have be...


  • 2024 08 28 TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp

    ...e at the University of Antwerp. Students from many different countries assembled to discuss various issues in the field of animal rights law. TIR Managing Director Gieri Bolliger was also present at the event as a speaker.  28.08.2024 A total of 25 students from 12 countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, England, Germany, Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand and Iran) took part in the summer school, which focussed on issues such as whether animals have legal rights and, if so, who can represent them in court. Participants were also given a comprehensive overview of...


  • 2024 10 01 Moby donates tour proceeds to animal rights organisations

    ...music scene and one of the most influential voices of his generation. He celebrated his breakthrough in the 90s with the album ‘Play’, which is considered a milestone in music history and the most successful electronica album of all times. Moby is not only known for his music, but also for his commitment to animal welfare. As a convinced vegan, he has been actively campaigning for animal rights for many years. On 25 September, Moby celebrated the end of his European tour at the Vaudoise Aréna in Lausanne. He donated all the proceeds from the concerts to organisations that campaign for animal r...


  • 2018 10 15 TIR files criminal complaint against slaughterhouses in Moudon and Avenches

    ...oudon in the canton of Vaud on its website  www.abattoirs-suisses.ch. The footage shows serious violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) has filed a criminal complaint against both companies with the competent public prosecutor's office. October 15, 2018 The video sequences published by the animal rights group PEA show serious violations of the Swiss Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by employees of the slaughterhouses in Avenches and Moudon. The footage shows workers repeatedly handling animals very roughly and using stunning equipment improperly. As a result, th...


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