Animal rights by country
Rights affecting non-human animals, commonly called 'animal rights', encompass everything from the legal recognition of non-human animal sentience to the absolute lack of any anti-cruelty laws with no regard for animal welfare. The recognition of such animal rights varies greatly from one jurisdiction (such as a country, territory, or other political entity) to another.
It has been proposed that the League of Nations pass the first resolution recognizing animal rights, the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, which acknowledges the importance of the sentience of animals and human responsibilities towards them.
Overview
| Country/territory | Recognition of animal sentience | Recognition of animal suffering | Anti-cruelty laws meet OIE standards | Laws against animal cruelty |
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 Caphiria
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 Urcea
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global animal rights
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Permitted, with complex legality or practice |
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Prohibited |
| Country/territory | Battery cages | Beak trimming | Chick culling | Foie gras production | Stunning animals during ritual slaughter |
Whaling | Cosmetic
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Bullfighting | Cockfighting | Dog fighting | Dolphinariums/ marine mammal captivity | Use of animals in circuses | Goose pulling | Notes |
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Bullfighting, using animals and circuses, and marine mammal captivity are illegal on a broad level, although it is possible through strict regulations. Whaling is illegal but it is possible to obtain a commercial whaling license. |
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Many animal welfare issues are handled at the provincial level, but a consensus exists on most issues. |