Anti-Cruelty

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Oshannessy v Heagney


The case focuses primarily on the procedural requirements for stating a case. However, there is also discussion concerning what are the appropriate steps that a motor vehicle driver, who has hit and injured an animal with their vehicle, must take. In this case, the trial judge found that a refusal to stop and inspect the animal did not constitute a failure to take reasonable steps to alleviate that animal's pain.
Overview of Canada's Anti-Cruelty Laws This paper summarizes the current state of Canadian animal anti-cruelty laws. It examines the federal, provincial, and municipal laws that govern and enforce penalties against those who commit cruel acts against animals. The paper also examines select cases in Canadian animal cruelty jurisprudence and compares Canadian anti-cruelty laws with their counterparts in the United States.
Overview of Cross-Reporting Laws for Child Abuse and Animal Abuse This overview discusses the link between animal and human violence and examines laws that mandate or permit cross-reporting of suspected abuse.
Overview of Humane Societies and Enforcement Powers


In many states, humane societies are given police powers to enforce animal cruelty laws. This Article explains the different ways that state legislatures vest police powers to humane societies.
Overview of International Comparative Animal Cruelty Laws


Overview of the comparison between US animal cruelty laws and those in Europe. Specifically, laws of the US, EU, Germany, Norway and Switzerland are addressed. The comparison is based around companion animal and confinement farming laws, transportation and slaughter.
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSAL FOR ENACTING ANIMAL CRUELTY STATUTES IN CHINA
Overview of State Cruelty Laws


This summary describes some of the basic features of state cruelty laws with links to further discussions.
Overview of Texas Animal Cruelty Laws


This overview of Texas animal cruelty laws summarizes the currently enacted laws, addresses the unique aspects of Texas cruelty laws, mentions current controversies, and introduces the new laws dealing with dangerous wild animals.
Overview of the Cycle of Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse


This summary explores the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. It explains the threats that animals in domestic violence situations face. Some states allow animals to be included in protection orders and several others have initiated bills in their legislatures.
Overview of the Legal Protections of the Domestic Chicken in the United States and Europe


An overview of the state and federal laws that currently offer protection to the domestic chicken, whether used for food production, as pets or as research animals. The paper examines laws in the United States and Europe.

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