| Jurisdiction | Key Legislation | Notable Provisions | |--------------|----------------|---------------------| | | Treaty of Lisbon (Art. 13) – animals as sentient beings | Ban on battery cages (2012), ban on cosmetics animal testing (2013), mandatory stunning before slaughter | | United Kingdom | Animal Welfare Act 2006 | Duty of care, prohibits mutilation, recognizes pain and suffering | | United States | Animal Welfare Act (1966, amended) | Minimum standards for exhibitors, dealers, and researchers; excludes farm animals (except during transport) | | India | Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 | Ban on animal slaughter in some states, recognition of constitutional duty to have compassion for living creatures | | Switzerland | Animal Protection Ordinance (2008) | Social housing requirements for guinea pigs, lawyers for animals in court, ban on boilers for lobsters |
The scale of industrial agriculture makes maintaining individual welfare difficult, leading to debates over "ag-gag" laws and environmental impact. | Jurisdiction | Key Legislation | Notable Provisions
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