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• 2021 03 04 TIR files criminal complaint: animal welfare law also applies to fish!

  ...zed or played down. In a documented case, Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) has now filed charges for improper handling of a trout. March 4, 2021 In the fall of 2020, a fishing magazine printed a photo report on a trout fishing trip. In at least one of the pictures, a dry hand is holding a fish and it is obvious that the animal has been not stunned beforehand and is still conscious. The visibly firm and improper hand grip is clearly exerting significant pressure on the animal's internal organs, particularly its heart. In agreement with various experts, TIR assumes that ...

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• 2019 05 06 TIR excited about the opening of the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law

  ...Law was inaugurated in Cambridge with an opening conference on "Animal Rights Law: Present and Future". Leading animal rights experts from around the world discussed new approaches to the question of how and to what extent animals should be granted rights in the future. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) was also represented at the event. May 6, 2019 On April 26, 2019, the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law was inaugurated with a launch event at the Cambridge Faculty of Law. The institute sees itself as an independent academic competence center that will focus on researching and prom...

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• 2019 02 22 TIR disappointed: Federal Council recommends rejection of Doris Fiala's parliamentary proposal to impose mandatory neutering of outdoor cats

  ...ing of outdoor cats In June 2018, the animal welfare organizations Network for Animal Protection – NetAP and the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) submitted a petition calling for the introduction of mandatory neutering of outdoor cats with 115'000 signatures to parliament. In support of the request, National Council member Doris Fiala (FDP/ZH) presented a parliamentary proposal to impose mandatory neutering of outdoor cats on November 29, 2018. However, in its statement of February 20, the Federal Council recommended rejection of the proposal. TIR is disappointed with the position taken by...

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• Legal Matters

  Legal Matters Encyclopedia (in German) Wildlife Protection Criminal Cases Legislation Cantonal Dog Laws Legal Advice Service

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• Federal Constitution

  ...rnment to legislate 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 regulati...

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• 2023 07 25 South Korean delegation visits TIR

  ...legation visits TIR In July, the Foundation for Animals in Law (TIR) welcomed a delegation of official government representatives from the Republic of Korea. The main topics of discussion were the formulation of animal protection law in Switzerland and the corresponding enforcement. Other topics included political animal protection work, training obligations for animal keepers and TIR's awareness-raising campaigns. July 25, 2023 At the beginning of July, TIR welcomed a group of South Korean government representatives from various ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of K...

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• 2021 10 29 Tracing the dubious puppy trade

  ...py trade The trade in all kinds of young pedigree animals is flourishing. In 2020, the demand for dogs from countries outside of Switzerland increased dramatically. Countless breeders and sellers are looking to make profits with highly questionable methods, some of them criminal, and practically all in violation of animal welfare laws. Together with the animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS, the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) has worked hard in recent months to address the legal and practical challenges of curbing the puppy trade. October 29, 2021 ...

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• 2018 05 04 District Court sentences couple to conditional imprisonment for drowning dogs

  ...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, 2018 "Yes, I really did it," said the man during the interrogation by the court. His pregnant wife had no longer been able to bear the dogs' smell. She had been the driving force behind the crime, the presiding judge noted. The husband claimed he had not been able to find any other solution. On the evening of September 18, 2016, he first tied the Pinschers t...

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• 2017 08 World Ranger Day on July 31, 2017

  ... Specialists (ATS) in Zimbabwe and was able to gain insight into their work for the protection of rhinos. July 31, 2017 Every day, rangers risk their lives to protect wild animals from poaching and other threats. They are not always adequately equippend or even properly trained. This increases the risk of being injured or killed during service. This is where Bryce Clemence, director and trainer of the ATS, comes in: he ensures that the National Park rangers in Zimbabwe are optimally trained, because, without them, the rhinos would not stand a chance. He and his team are responsible fo...

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• 2016 03 03 Trophy hunting for endangered species overseas – hunting tourism

  ...ching and the trade in live animals, hunting trophies, and illegally obtained animal products. Last year, TIR explored possible solutions to issues associated with animal and species protection in Kenia and Zimbabwe. Trophy hunting is currently a very controversial topic, particularly since the death of Cecil the lion, which led to increased public awareness on the subject. March 3, 2016 Africa is a popular travel destination for trophy hunters from around the world due to the so-called "Big Five" (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes). Hunters can usually bring back home the car...

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