Overview

This book considers the efficacy of the common regulatory model of the licensing regime as a means of regulating animal use in England, with a particular focus on wild animals and the regime’s ability to ensure animal welfare needs are met. Using information gleaned from over 550 inspection reports relating to the period 2008 through 2019, obtained using FOI Act requests, the book analyses the extent to which animals used by these industries are protected by law. Tyson analyses the limitations present in the practical application of English legislation responsible for creating a number of relevant licensing regimes.The regimes discussed include: The Zoo Licensing Act 1981, the now repealed Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses Regulations 2012, and the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018, introduced under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Exploring the weakness in the use of this type of regulatory model, Tyson proposes compelling recommendations for change in future policy development. Making an important contribution to the question of enforcement of animal welfare laws, this book provides useful and original insights into the implementation of licensing regimes, and will be of particular interest to scholars of animal welfare law, animal ethics, and critical animal studies.

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Author:   Elizabeth Tyson
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   0.356kg
ISBN:  

9783030500443

ISBN 10:   3030500446
Pages:   245
Publication Date:   08 August 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Should Animals Use Be Regulated by Law And, If So, How?.- 3. How Is Animal Use Regulated and How Does This Protect Them?.- 4. Regulatory Licensing Regimes as a Legislative Framework.- 5. Primary Licensing Legislation: The Regulation of Zoos.- 6. Enforcing the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.- 7. International Perspectives: Snapshots of Zoos from Other Jurisdictions.- 8. Secondary Licensing Legislation: The Regulation of the Use of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses in England.- 9. Enforcing the Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012.- 10. New Directions in Licensing: The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Actives Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.- 11. Is Licensing an Effective Means to Regulate the Use of Animals?.- 12. Making Licensing Work for Animals Recommendations for Change.- 13. Conclusion: Towards Transparency and Universal Standards for Animal Welfare.

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This book is intended for persons involved in policy development as well as scholars of animal welfare law, animal ethics, and critical animal studies. ... it is probably most useful to compare this book to others in the series. The format of this book, with a single author making a comprehensive argument was very effective. (Courtney A Hayes, Doody's Book Reviews, April 9, 2021)

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Elizabeth Tyson, PhD, is the Programs Director for Born Free USA, an animal rights advocate, and legal scholar with over 16 years of experience working in animal protection not-for-profits around the world. A major focus of her work has been campaigning and advocacy against the keeping of wild animals in captivity, with a specific interest in zoos, circuses and the exotic pet trade.

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