Recognition of sentience database
Legal provisions that recognize animals as sentient beings.
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Law / Policy | Topic | Species | Type of Act | Status |
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SpeciesAll animals Recognises animal sentience. View original text | All animals | Legislation | In force | |
All animals | Legislation | In force | ||
SpeciesFarmed animals Fish Recognises animal sentience. View original text | Farmed animals Fish | Legislation | In force | |
All animals | Legislation | In force | ||
New Zealand Animal Welfare Act New Zealand SpeciesAll animals Imposes a duty on the State to protect animals. View original text | All animals | Legislation | In force | |
SpeciesAll animals Recognises animal sentience and imposes a duty on the EU and national governments to take into account the welfare of animals. View original text | All animals | Constitutional treaty | In force | |
Animal Sentience Bill United Kingdom SpeciesSets a new framework for the proper consideration of animal sentience in policy and legislative-making. View original text | Legislation | Bill Proposal |
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