Animals Get Legal Status
EU treaty went into effect this week, states that animals are sentient beings.
By Sara Constantineau
Europe has legally recognized animals as sentient beings according to the Lisbon Treaty, which went into effect December 1. Article 13 of the treaty states, "...the Union and the Member States shall, since animals are sentient beings, pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals..." Compassion in World Farming, an animal-welfare organization, says this is a positive precedent that will help activists negotiate for improved animal-welfare legislation. The treaty, originally signed in 2007 by all 27 EU members, addresses modern social, economic, and political changes, and is designed to "[take] Europe into the 21st century."
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Posted: Dec 03 2009 15:39PM By Tedd
This is wonderful news! Hopefully this will help open more blind eyes.
Posted: Dec 03 2009 19:37PM By Barb
Hopefully the US gets on board!
Posted: Dec 04 2009 09:02AM By Michelle Cehn
It's about time! :)
Posted: Dec 04 2009 13:19PM By Victor Le
Bravo!!! Go Veg Be Green Save the Planet.
Posted: Dec 13 2009 05:24AM By Stephen
If only the US good gain some wisdom for it's European neighbors and ancestors and do the same.
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