Table of Authorities
xiii
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
70
3.4.1 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
71
3.4.2 Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)
74
3.4.3 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW)
77
3.4.4 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
81
3.5 Animal Rights Activism and Its Impact on Legislation
83
3.6 Future of Animal Rights
87
Chapter 4: HUMAN RIGHTS VERSUS ANIMALS AND ANIMAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS
4.1 Animals in Entertainment
92
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
151