Animal Law in a Capsule Collection: United States of America - Part II: Criminal Law
In the United States, anti-cruelty laws “generally are based on a concern for public morals, protection of one’s property interest in an animal or, more recently, concern for the well-being of the animals themselves.” If the purpose of an anti-cruelty statute is to protect public morals, then regard...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. Facultat de Dret
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Derecho Animal |
| Online Access: | https://revistes.uab.cat/da/article/view/89 |
| Summary: | In the United States, anti-cruelty laws “generally are based on a concern for public morals, protection of one’s property interest in an animal or, more recently, concern for the well-being of the animals themselves.” If the purpose of an anti-cruelty statute is to protect public morals, then regardless of ownership, one may not inflict unnecessary suffering on an animal. |
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| ISSN: | 2462-7518 |