A-law's JOURNAL OF ANIMAL LAW
'The UK Journal of Animal Law is essential reading for anyone working in the field of animal welfare, written as it is by legal experts who explain how to use the law for the benefit of animals, not only in the UK but the EU as well.' - Peter Collins, solicitor
The UK Journal of Animal Law provides an interdisciplinary and critical study of the law (including comparative law) as it applies to the rights and welfare of animals. It is published twice a year and includes peer reviewed articles and news about animal law, including case law and legislation. You can download past editions for free below. Become a member to receive the latest editions.
The Journal is peer reviewed by a panel including animal welfare and law experts, Chris Draper, Angus Nurse, Iain O'Donnell, Gareth Spark and Darren Calley. We invite submissions for consideration for publication. If you are interested in submitting an article, please contact the editor, Jill Williams, at journaleditor@alaw.org.uk. Our style guide is below.
The UK Journal of Animal Law July 2017
In this issue:
Brexit: Opportunities and Threats for Animal Welfare
What does Brexit mean for Wildlife?
The Applicability of GATT Article XX(a) to Animal Welfare
Opinion: Animal Welfare Under Trump: The Real and Anticipated Concerns - A Personal View from America
Case Materials and News
Freedom of Information and Animal Experiments: A Case Study
Journal of Animal Welfare Law February 2016
In this issue:
Contemporary Dog-fighting Law in the UK
Bats and the Law
“The Hunting Act 2004 has been a useless piece of legislation and therefore should be repealed.” Discuss
Animal Welfare Law and Policy news roundup
Wild Animals as Pets: The case for a review of the Pet Animals Act 1951
Journal of Animal Welfare Law December 2014
In this issue:
Cats and the Law: Evolving Protection for Cats and Owners
Case Reports, Updates and Other Materials
Domestic Violence: The Impact on Pets
Journal of Animal Welfare Law Spring 2014
In this issue:
Judicial review of prosecutorial decisions: implications for animal welfare in Scotland
Making it up as they go along: Marius and the zoo industry’s inconsistent approach to self-regulation
News, Cases and Other Materials
Does justice apply to animals? Winning student essay
The beginning of the end? The International Court of Justice’s decision on Japanese Antarctic whaling?
Journal of Animal Welfare Law 2013
In this issue:
Striking the balance: The Dangerous Dogs Act, Dog Welfare and Public Protection
Cases, Materials and News
‘Philosophical belief discrimination’: Employment Law Protection for workers with strongly held beliefs about Animal Welfare
The Legal meaning of Charity and how the Public Benefit Test affects Animal Protection Organisations
Journal of Animal Welfare Law Autumn & Winter 2012
In this issue:
Science, Politics, Law: Badgers and Bovine TB
A Manifesto for Wildlife Law Reform: Assessing the Law Commission’s Proposals for Wildlife Law reform
Cases and other materials
Implementing the CHIMP Act: The Case for Federally Promulgated Criteria to Immediately Retire Chimpanzees from Laboratories to Sanctuary
"Anti-fur" Policy and the European Union Paradox: Towards a Ban on Fur Farming for Community Law Consistency
“Regulating cruelty”: The licensing of the use of wild animals in circuses
Journal of Animal Welfare Law Spring & Summer 2012
In this issue:
Beyond Farm Gates: Criminology, the Agricultural Industry and Animal Abuse
On the Virtue of Solidarity: Animal Rights, Animal Welfarism and Animals’ Rights to Wellbeing
Weighing the necessity of animal suffering in religious slaughter: religious freedom versus consumer choice and animal welfare
Live Animal Exports: An Inhumane and Unnecessary Trade
News, Updates and Briefings
Orcas – A Landmark Case
Animal Welfare Protection: A Universal Concern to Properly Address in International Law
Journal of Animal Welfare Law Autumn & Winter 2012
In this issue:
Undercover evidence: The use of covertly filmed footage as evidence in animal welfare prosecution
Simba and the Vienna Bronze Sculpture – a brief examination of the plight of the rhinoceros
The abuse of animals by juvenile offenders
Case Summary: Jakobski v Poland (Application no. 18429/06)
News Updates
International Conference on Veterinary and Animal Ethics
Government and Church inaction allows Animal Cruelty to thrive claims Oxford Theologian
Review of “The link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence”
No substitute for the law
Wild Animals in travelling Circuses: the Circus has still not left town
House of Commons Symposium: ‘Zoo licensing - is the regulatory regime working?’
Journal of Animal Welfare Law March 2011
In this issue:
Enhancing the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes
Sentencing in Animal Cruelty Cases
Compassion In World Farming Briefing
Case Reports
News Updates
Badgers and Bovine Tuberculosis
The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 and the Welfare of Animals in the UK
Journal of Animal Welfare Law December 2010
In this issue:
The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) Annual Reviews
BUAV call on the UK Government to stop supporting the trade in wild-caught monkeys for research
Proposed badger cull
Farm animal welfare regulations
Media Reports
Case Reports
News from Europe
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