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2004 04 05 Animal Cloning and Animal Welfare Legislation in Switzerland
Animal Cloning and Animal Welfare Legislation in Switzerland Animal Cloning and Animal Welfare Legislation in Switzerland A Report by the Stiftung für das Tier im Recht, CH-Berne/Zurich, elaborated by Antoine F. Goetschel, JD, Director and Attorney-at-Law for the Symposium at the University of Lueneburg, Germany. January 28 – 30, 2000 April 5, 2004 Further information:Report (PDF)
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2024 04 01 Swiss animal welfare law: not as good as Swiss chocolate
...ted digitally, show a horse, a chicken, a dog and a rabbit as chocolate animals in elegant packaging. But even at first glance, it is clear that something is wrong with these animals. They are suffering. The four animals are representative of the immense abuses that are still permitted by Swiss animal welfare law or are tacitly tolerated due to the serious lack of enforcement. Among other things, TIR denounces the fact that socially living animals are still allowed to be kept individually, that animals' basic needs are systematically disregarded, that animal welfare violations are tolerated...
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2021 06 14 TIR supports “Ban Live Exports” campaign
...e ships. In another case, live animals had to endure on ships for days because of the blockage of the Suez Canal caused by a stranded container ship in March 2021 (see report by the Guardian from March 26, 2021).In theory, the animal welfare provisions in force in the EU must also be observed on their further transport outside of the EU. However, even if there were serious inspections in place, it would be impossible to enforce these regulations, meaning they become a dead letter the moment the animals leave EU territory. Furthermore, the slaughter methods in many countries of destination are ...
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2023 04 14 TIR delighted: Federal Council has ambitions to ban the import of fur produced under conditions of animal cruelty
...roducts produced in a cruel manner. The Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) was instructed to prepare a corresponding consultation draft by the end of March 2024. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) has been campaigning for such an import ban for many... ...y and will, in any case, participate in the consultation procedure next year.Furthermore, TIR approves of the introduction of a declaration requirement for animal products obtained without eliminating pain and for products obtained by force-feeding geese and ducks, which was also announced by t...
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2017 08 10 Animal friendly holidays – problematic souvenirs and delicacies
...ecies protection as a matter of course back home, they oftentimes unintentionally face this problem when travelling. Not only should animal shows and direct contact with animals be avoided for reasons of animal and species protection; caution is also advised when buying souvenirs. August 10, 2017 Every year, tourists bring souvenirs to Switzerland that are made from protected animal and plant species, such as ivory carvings, corals, turtle shells, feathers, woods, etc., even though their importation is only allowed with valid documents or is even entirely prohibited. Many animal and plant spe...
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2019 12 18 TIR pleased: Matthias Aebischer launches proposal to ban import of fur products from animals that have been subject to animal cruelty
...r (SP/BE) submitted a motion to ban the import of fur products from animals that have been subject to animal cruelty. Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR; Foundation for the Animal in the Law) has been advocating for an import ban for years and now hopes that the proposal will be approved by the... ...ly declared.In any case, TIR is sure that a mere declaration requirement for fur products is not enough from an animal welfare point of view. The fur production methods commonly used abroad clearly represent cruelty to animals according to the Swiss animal welfare law. Fur and fur products produ...
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2024 11 18 TIR explains the legal and practical reality of Swiss pig farming
...erland - and paints a completely different picture to that of advertising and the industry. November 18,2024 The standard of Swiss pig farming can be described as modest at best. In an international comparison, animal welfare regulations in this country may be somewhat better - but the vast majority... ...er - just as is the case with us humans. TIR appeals to all consumers - especially in view of the festive season - to be well informed and to shop in an animal-friendly way. It calls on legislators and regulators to finally enact legal provisions that are geared towards the needs of animals and do n...
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2019 03 29 Cantons impose mandatory use of leashes during the breeding season
... keep their dogs on a leash in forests. The Stiftung für das Tier im Recht (TIR) urges dog owners to make sure that their dogs do not disturb or hunt wildlife, regardless of the regulation in their respective canton. March 29, 2019 The regulations on dog leashing vary from canton to canton. Many can... ...used by the dog. In case of negligence (for example, someone lets a notoriously uncontrollable dog run freely on breeding grounds), there may be an additional punishment for cruelty to animals. Can my dog be shot down if caught hunting? Almost all cantons allow for dogs to be shot down by a wildli...
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Who We Are
...mal relationship in a legal, ethical, and social sense. Purpose of the Foundation & Basic Information Scientific Work TIR supports and promotes the further development of law and ethics for the protection of animals and in the relationship between humans and animals both on a national and internatio... ...e and in writing to private individuals, organizations, authorities, and media professionals seeking advice. Our team of experts answers more than a thousand legal inquiries per year. Answers to the most frequently asked questions can be found online (in German). TIR does not offer legal representat...
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2023 06 20 TIR speaks at training conference for law enforcement and veterinary authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... invited to conduct a training session for law enforcement and veterinary authorities in Sarajevo. The core topic of the conference hosted by Animal Friends Bosnia was the investigation and sanctioning of animal welfare crimes. The event was a success, and we look forward to strengthening our cooperation with Animal Friends Bosnia. June 20, 2023 On May 10, TIR had the opportunity to teach in Bosnia and Herzegovina at a training seminar for law enforcement and veterinary authorities. The event was initiated and organized by lawyer Anda Sandal Karic and her team of the non-profit animal welfare ...