Overview

This is the most detailed and authoritative treatment of the current state of animal welfare law in Britain to date. It 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 the law relating to agricultural production, transportation, scientific procedures, entertainment, domestic pets, wildlife, hunting and enforcement.

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Author:   Mike Radford ,  Donald M. Broom
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.865kg
ISBN:  

9780198262510

ISBN 10:   0198262515
Pages:   522
Publication Date:   01 February 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Donald M Broom, Colleen Macleod Professor of Animal Welfare in the University of Cambridge; Table of Cases, Legislation and Abbreviations; Glossary; A: INTRODUCTION; 1. To Guard and Protect; B: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT; 2. A Great Revolution; 3. The First Legislation; 4. Extending Protection; C: THE LEGAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXT; 5. The Continuing Need for Legal Regulation; 6. The Contemporary Legal Framework; 7. Law and Politics; D: CRUELTY; 8. The Offence of Cruelty; 9. Cruelty: Culpability and Consequences; 10. Unnecessary Suffering; E: WELFARE; 11. The Nature of Animal Welfare; 12. Public Control; 13. Quality of Care; 14. ENFORCEMENT; 15. Enhancing Regulation and Responsibility; Appendix 1: Animal Protection and Welfare; Bill Introduced into Parliament, Sessions 1985/86-1999/2000; Appendix 2: Prosecutions; Appendix 3: European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals; Bibliography; Index

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I thoroughly recommend this book which has something for everyone interested in animal welfare. Entertainment Law ... the author writes in a style which is clear and informative and succeeds in providing a broad overview of animal protection law and highlighting the areas of weakness. Entertainment Law Throughout his work [Radford] makes a strong case for the need to reform the law in this area to reflect the change in attitudes towards animals by society and scientists over the last few decades. Entertainment Law ... grealy welcomed in an area largely overlooked by writers ... there must be a growing market for a readable text aimed not only at lawyers, but also at those who either work in an animal welfare area or who just have an interest in animal welfare in Britain. Entertainment Law ... much needed and long-awaited erudite publication ... a brilliant exposition of the complicated legal status of animals. The Institute of Animal Technology Bulletin

Author Information

Mike Radford is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Aberdeen. He is both a public lawyer and a leading authority on animal protection law. He has written extensively on the subject, and has lectured widely in the UK and abroad. He is presently a member of the Council of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare; a member of the Companion Animal Welfare Council; an academic adviser to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; and a committee member of the Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association.

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