Table of Authorities 
 
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Chapter 2: THE RELATION BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND ANIMAL RIGHTS
 
2.1 Humans, Other Animals, and Their Rights 
 
7
2.1.1 Origin of Human Rights 
 
10
2.1.2 Origin of Animal Rights 
 
18
2.2 Theoretical Bases of Animal Rights 
 
23
2.3 Compatibility of Animal Rights with Human Rights 
 
33
Chapter 3: LEGAL STATUS OF ANIMALS: DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL APPROACHES
 
3.1 Discussions in Constitutional Law 
 
43
3.2 Discussions in Criminal Law 
 
50
3.3 Discussions in Private Law 
 
60
3.4 Discussions in International Law 
 
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3.4.1 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 
 
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3.4.2 Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) 
 
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3.4.3 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW) 
 
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3.4.4 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) 
 
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3.5 Animal Rights Activism and Its Impact on Legislation 
 
83
3.6 Future of Animal Rights 
 
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Chapter 4: HUMAN RIGHTS VERSUS ANIMALS AND ANIMAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS
 
4.1 Animals in Entertainment 
 
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4.2.2 Hunter Harassment Laws 
 
96
4.2.3 Expropriation of Land for Hunting 
 
97
4.3 International Trade in Animals 
 
99
4.4 Cruel Industry Practices and Slaughter 
 
105
4.4.3 Slaughter of Animals for Food 
 
110
4.5 Taking Care of Companion Animals 
 
112
4.6 Taking Care of Homeless Companion Animals 
 
115
4.7 Media Coverage of Animals 
 
129
4.7.1 Defamation Cases Against the Press 
 
130
4.7.2 Animal Crushing 
 
131
4.8 Cultural, Religious, and Ethical Stances on Animals 
 
133
4.8.1 Animal Sacrifice as a Cultural Practice 
 
133
4.8.2 Religious Rituals Involving Animals 
 
135
4.8.3 Vegetarianism and Veganism as Conscientious Choices 
 
141
4.9 Animal Rights Movement and Activism 
 
144
4.9.1 Access to Information Regarding Animals 
 
145
4.9.2 Exposing Animal Abuses in the Industry 
 
146
Chapter 5: Conclusion 
 
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