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| Title |
Author |
Citation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Summary of Australian Live Export Laws | Jordan Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
'This summary discusses the live export industry in Australia, which has recently come under much public scrutiny. The main problem animal advocates have with the industry is the long boat journey animals endure, coupled with the lack of animal welfare laws in exporting countries. However, live export is a multi-million dollar industry and supports many Australian jobs, therefore, it is not an easy issue to resolve |
| Detailed Discussion of Australian Live Export Laws | Jordan M. Sosnowski | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article discusses the Australian live export legislation in detail. It also outlines the main shortcomings of the legislation and outlines areas that are in need of reform. Finally, the article proposes future options that could possibly replace the live export industry in Australia, or at the very least, alleviate some of the current animal welfare concerns. |
| TRADE IN AFRICAN ELEPHANT PRODUCTS | Species Survival Network | SSN SC Brief 49, 2003 | At COP12, it was agreed that Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa could export ivory to an as yet unidentified buyer, subject to certain conditions. The Standing Committee is required to interpret and define the language of these conditions, and to establish the process and time-frame within which decisions should be made as to their fulfillment. |
| The World Trade Organization Rules: A Legal Analysis of their Adverse Impact on Animal Welfare | Peter Stevenson | 8 Animal L. 107 (2001) |
Mr. Stevenson analyzes the free trade rules of the World Trade Organisation and discusses their detrimental impact on certain measures designed to protect animals. Specifically, he discusses U.S. laws to safeguard dolphins and sea turtles, as well as proposed EU laws regarding leghold traps and cosmetic testing on animals. Mr. Stevenson provides an analysis of current WTO rule interpretation, identifies ways in which the rules should be reformed, and provides a less restrictive interpretation that would permit the existence of measures designed to improve animal welfare. |
| The World Trade Organisation Rules: A Legal Analysis of Their Adverse Impact on Animal Welfare | Peter Stevenson | Journal of Animal Law |
An in-depth analysis of the language of WTO's GATT treaty requirements as they relate to state's attempts to provide for the welfare of animals. |
| DOLPHIN-SAFE TUNA: THE TIDE IS CHANGING | Kristen L. Stewart | 4 Animal L. 111 (1998) | Ms. Stewart reviews the history of the tuna-dolphin controversy in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. She explores international agreements and U.S. law that mandate dolphin-safe tuna fishing practices. Finally, Ms. Stewart reviews the steps taken by the United States, including embargoes against other countries’ tuna, to force tuna-fishing nations to use dolphin-safe practices. |
| Biological Information on the Asiatic Black Bear | Laura E. Tsai | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
Information on the physical characteristics, habitat, temperament, and mating and feeding patterns of the Asiatic black bear. |
| Brief Summary of Bear Farming and the Trade in Bear Bile | Laura E. Tsai | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
Brief summary of the practice of bear farming in Asian nations, as well as the problem of international trade in bear bile. |
| Overview of Bear Farming and the Trade in Bear Bile | Laura E. Tsai | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
College-level overview of the practice of bear farming in Asian nations, as well as the international trade in bear bile. Discussion of the laws regulating hunting and trade. |
| Detailed Discussion of Bears Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine | Laura E. Tsai | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
Discussion of the issue of bear farming and the international trade in bear bile. Analysis of the laws regulating farming and trade. Discusses how the issue presents a problem and proposes solutions. |