78219 Animal Law and Policy in Australia
8cpRequisite(s): ( 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration)))
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Anti-requisite(s): 76033 Animal Law and Policy in Australia AND 78218 Animal Law and Policy in Australia
Description
This subject examines the effectiveness of existing regulation in Australia with respect to animal welfare. Topics covered include: consideration of animals in the context of morality, science and the law; the historical development of animal law as well as an overview of animal regulation in Australia; the prevention of cruelty; and the legal status of animals. The material is presented against the backdrop of the animal welfare and rights debate, encouraging students to consider and evaluate whether the current regime fosters accountability and ethical standards. In order to appraise Australia's regime more effectively, the subject also includes consideration of two topics at international and comparative levels. The first relates to advances in animal welfare introduced by the European Union, and the second relates to the impact on animal welfare by the rules of the international trade law regime, as typified by the World Trade Organization. The subject is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of animal law including its application to companion animals, farm animals, wild animals and animals in laboratories.
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.167
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