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2018 11 26 TIR disappointed at rejection of cow horn initiative
... widespread support for the initiative, it was unable to reach a majority: 54.7 percent of the Swiss electorate rejected the initiative "For the dignity of farm animals". The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) is disappointed at the outcome of the vote but sees a positive development in the public debate on the meaning and purpose of cow and goat horns, which has spread far beyond Switzerland's borders, and will continue to support the cause. November 26, 2018 The committee behind the cow horn initiative IG Hornkuh launched the initiative in 2014 with the intention of creating an incentive t...
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No wild animals in Circuses
...S RING? NO, THANKS! For a ban on wild animals in circuses – in Switzerland, too! Using wild animals in circuses is highly problematic from an animal welfare perspective. For one thing, it is almost impossible to provide the animals with species-appropriate housing conditions on circus premises, and for another, wild animal shows often violate the fundamental principle of animal dignity enshrined in Swiss animal welfare law. Nevertheless, unlike in many other countries, the use of wild animals in circuses is still permitted in Switzerland.The animal welfare organizations ProTier, VIER PFOTEN (F...
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Wildlife Protection
... Climate change and a rapidly growing population, leading to increased demand for habitable land and consumer goods, are putting immense pressure on ecosystems and natural resources. As a result of this, wildlife habitats are shrinking. Rainforests, for example, give way to palm plantations for the production of palm oil. The scarcity of habitats also leads to an increase in conflicts between wildlife and humans, especially in rural areas. At the same time, the demand and thus the market for wildlife and wildlife products is growing. Business with exotic animals for the pet market is flourishi...
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2024 08 28 TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp
TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp TIR gives a talk at the Animal Rights Law Summer School in Antwerp Last week, the Animal Law, Rights and Representation Summer School took place 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 pr... ...he Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law). In addition to various international guest lecturers such as Alice Di Concetto (European Institute for Animal Law & Policy), Dr Sean Butler and Dr Ra...
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2022 06 03 TIR Library Newsletter: Selected Reading Tip
...m Recht (Foundation for the Animal in the Law; TIR) once again presents selected new additions to its library, including books, articles, and films on animal-related topics. The current issue focuses on the history of milk, the bright and dark sides of dairy farming, and Europe's dairy industry. June 6, 2022 Cows with intact horns on lush green pastures - this image still appears on milk cartons or in commercials, fooling trusting consumers into believing that dairy cows live a happy life. For decades, milk has been touted as a healthy and natural food essential to our well-being. The Organiza...
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2019 06 06 Ban wild animal in circuses: Animal welfare organizations launch second campaign image
...bsolutely necessary for animal welfare reasons. For one, it is hardly possible to provide the animals with species-appropriate housing conditions. But presenting wild animals in the circus ring is also oftentimes in violation of the constitutional principle of animal dignity protection. Nevertheless, unlike many other countries, Switzerland still allows wild animals in circuses. June 6, 2019 Toge... ...5, 2018, as part of a petition in Berne. Nevertheless, the Federal Council still refuses to issue a ban.For this reason, ProTier, VIER PFOTEN, and TIR launched a new campaign this year, which drew a l...
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2025 09 06 TIR speaks again at the Animal Ethics Summer School in Oxford
...chool of the Centre for Animal Ethics in Oxford. The multi-day event focused on ‘The Ethics of Captivity’. The Foundation for the Animal in the Law (TIR) was represented at the conference by a small delegation and gave a presentation on ‘Animal modifications to captive conditions’. September 6, 2025 From 4 to 7 August 2025, Merton College at Oxford University hosted the tenth international summer school of the Centre for Animal Ethics. The renowned Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics founded in 2006 by theology professor Andrew Linzey, is an independent institute dedicated to promoting the ethical...
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TIR Animal Law Award
...t (TIR) has created a prize for outstanding achievements in animal welfare law. The award will be granted at irregular intervals to individuals or institutions for their great commitment in the field of national or international animal welfare law. Winner 2016: Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) The first recipient of the TIR Animal Law Award was the Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS) at the Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland (Oregon/USA). CALS is regarded as the world's epicenter for the training of animal welfare lawyers. It offers students and practitioners almost unlimited opport...
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2017 09 13 TIR supports "Stop Live Transport" campaign
...e drawing attention to the immense suffering of animals on long-distance transports. September 13, 2017 Due to misguided subsidy policies, animals intended for slaughter or fattening are often transported across or even beyond continents. Around two million farm animals are exported from the EU every year. They are transported by trucks and ships and are thereby subjected to immense stress and su... ...ited. Nevertheless, a transit ban on long-distance transport is a political issue that is constantly under debate because Switzerland is gradually adopting EU law. Furthermore, the transit ban is welc...
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2016 10 24 TIR gives a presentation at the international animal welfare conference in Strasbourg
TIR gives a presentation at the international animal welfare conference in Strasbourg TIR gives a presentation at the international animal welfare conference in Strasbourg The international EGALS conf... ...ituation of animals for slaughter in Switzerland. October 24, 2016 The international animal welfare conference "Droit et éthique de l'animal" took place on October 21 and 22 at the Amphithéâtre du Col... ... speakers responded to questions from the audience, which led to a very lively debate.The Eurogroup for Animal Law Studies (EGALS), which organized the conference, connects animal welfare lawyers and...