The course examines from a comparative perspective the way in which the law regulates the treatment of animals. The following aspects will be covered:
- Main theories used in animal ethics
- History of animal related legislation and law
- Legislation relating to different kinds of animals and legislation relating to animals in specific contexts, such as for example contract, tort, liability, criminal law, administrative law
- Fundamental elements of the protection of animals and species in the legal system including the impact of the WTO, EU and US legislation
- Meaning and significance of unnecessary suffering and reasonable cause
- Law enforcement and effectiveness of present law
- Perspectives of moral and legal status of animals
- Teacher: Iisa Niemi
- Teacher: Mirkka Ruotsalainen
- Teacher: Stephanie Rupprecht
- Teacher: Taru Wester