Useful Books and Other Resources
Academic & Other Resources Animal Protection Society Resources Companion Animal Law Resources Other Useful Contacts
BOOKSAn Introduction to Animal LawMargaret E Cooper LLB Academic Press (1987) United Kingdom: 24-28 Oval Road, London NW1 USA: Academic Press Inc., Orlando, Florida 32887 Harcourt Brace Javanovich, Publishers A practical book, which provides helpful guidelines without overwhelming with detail. Predominantly UK-based, with a chapter on 'foreign and international legislation relating to animals'.
A significant work containing much information on foreign and international animal welfare laws, as well as US provisions. Includes useful information on the evolution of anti-cruelty laws and the role of animal protection organisations and law enforcement agencies.
A comprehensive analysis of the law relating to animals, touching upon many perspectives, such as philosophy, science, environmental politics, the origins of humankind and many entrenched historical, social and legal attitudes towards animals. Includes analysis of international and various national provisions, as well as UK examples.
The most detailed and authoritative treatment of the current state of animal welfare law in Britain to date. This book provides a full analysis of the substantive law, considers its objectives, application and effectiveness, the background to the current debate and the arguments for and against further reform. It includes full coverage of key topics such as agricultural production, transportation, scientific procedures, entertainment, domestic pets, wildlife, hunting and enforcement.
ACADEMIC & OTHER RESOURCESRutgers University Animal Rights Law Centerhttp://www.animal-law.org/index.html Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102, USA Tel: + 1 (201) 648 1087 Fax: + 1 (201) 648 1445 E-mail: director@animal-law.org The Animal Rights Law Center is using the World Wide Web to disseminate materials so that other practitioners, educators, and animal advocates can share its research, tactics and experience to speak and act in defence of animals. This Web Site was designed to further Rutgers' program of making educational and legal materials available to the public at no charge.
Animal Law Review is a student-run law review at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. Animal Law offers a unique forum for the scholarly discussion of legal issues related to animals. The review's objective is to educate the legal community and other interested groups and individuals about the current status of animal-related issues.
ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY RESOURCES
Analysis of Major Areas of Concern for Animal Welfare in Europe. Revised July 2004. More information at: http://www.eurogroupanimalwelfare.org/publications.htm Eurogroup's other publications are the Eurobulletin and the Intergroup minutes of the Strasbourg sessions of the European Parliament: The Eurobulletin covers all topical issues dealing with animal welfare within the EU, focusing in particular on the latest legislative developments. The Intergroup minutes are accounts of discussions held monthly within the Parliamentary Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals, providing information on current issues under discussion in the European Parliament and other EU institutions. Numerous Members of the European Parliament attend the intergroup meetings on a regular basis. They are published monthly, except in August, and there is a joint issue of the Eurobulletin for December and January. .For subscriptions, please contact Veronique Schmit at info@eurogroupanimalwelfare.org
Animal Protection Legislation -- Guidance Notes and Suggested Provisions
Principal UK animal welfare legislation - a summary.
"Lobbying and the Law: A Guide to Federal Tax Law Limitations on Legislative and
Political Activists by Non-profit Organizations."
This book is available for $15.00 from Hogan and Hartson, 555 Thirteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004-1109, or call (1) 202 637-8646. Contact the HSUS (as above) for further details.
Includes ASPCA Law Manual OTHER USEFUL CONTACTSAnimal Legal Defense Fund127 Fourth Street Petaluma CA 94952-3005 USA Tel: + 1 (707) 769 7771 Fax: + 1 (707) 769 0785 info@aldf.org
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