An Introduction to the Finnish Legal Order and the Legal Status of Nonhuman Animals from a Public Law Point of View

An Introduction to the Finnish Legal Order and the Legal Status of Nonhuman Animals from a Public Law Point of View

This text provides an introduction to the Finnish legal system and legal history. The author illustrates the hierarchical structure of the legal system in Finland and how these relate to Animal Welfare Policies. The text addresses what Finnish law mandates in situations when an animal’s welfare is c...

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Main Author: Birgitta Wahlberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. Facultat de Dret 2013-09-01
Series:Derecho Animal
Online Access:https://revistes.uab.cat/da/article/view/147
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