Problem
Denial to animals of legal protection of their rights
Nature:
Animal rights are defended where strong pro-animal forces have been able to gain legislative power. Otherwise they are largely ignored.
Broader Problems:
Lack of legal standingSocial unaccountabilityDenial to animals of the right to the attention, care and protection of humankind Narrower Problems:
Psychosocial deprivation of animalsDenial to animals of the right to dignityDenial to experimental animals of the right to freedom from sufferingDenial to animals of the right to conditions of life and liberty proper to their species Related Problems:
Denial of rights of domestic animalsDenial of human rights in the administration of justice Aggravates:
Intrusive animal-rights campaignersDenial to animals of the right to freedom from mass killing Strategies:
Obtaining legal status for natural populationsProviding sanctuary for animalsImproving animal protection in zoos Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Subject(s):
Law → LegalitySocietal Problems → Deprivation
Societal Problems → Protection
Zoology → Animals
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
06.08.2019 – 19:01 CEST