Spain has passed a landmark law on animal welfare, which will increase prison sentences for those who mistreat animals. The law was passed on Thursday, accompanied by a reform of the penal code. This new law is an important step for animal rights in Spain, as it represents the first law on animal welfare since the country's restoration of democracy. The new law will require … [Read more...] about Spain Passes Landmark Animal Welfare Law, Increasing Penalties for Animal Mistreatment
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Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?
A new rule in the UK intended to safeguard the welfare rights of animals regarded as sentient beings may forbid boiling lobsters alive. What does science have to say about the ethical minefield of crustacean misery and frying pots? Do lobsters feel pain? Are they sentient? The UK government first submitted a measure to formally recognize animals as sentient beings back in … [Read more...] about Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?