Animal rights by country

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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

Principal laws on animal rights
Country/territory Recognition of animal sentience Recognition of animal suffering Anti-cruelty laws meet OIE standards Laws against animal cruelty
 Caphiria Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Urcea No Yes Yes Yes

Global animal rights

Legend
Permitted
Yes Permitted, with complex legality or practice
Maybe Varies by subdivision
No Prohibited, with complex legality or practice
Prohibited
Country/territory Battery cages Beak trimming Chick culling Foie gras production Stunning
animals during ritual slaughter
Whaling Cosmetic

animal testing

Bullfighting Cockfighting Dog fighting Dolphinariums/ marine mammal captivity Use of animals in circuses Goose pulling Notes
 Caphiria Maybe Maybe Maybe Maybe 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.
 Urcea Maybe No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Many animal welfare issues are handled at the provincial level, but a consensus exists on most issues.