On this episode I will be discussing Krasno v Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin, a crazy case involving comments made on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of the University involving the dreadful research conducted on primates at the University and, in particular, at the infamous Harlow Center …continue
Topics covered include: Siobhan’s PhD thesis about the inconsistent and inequitable treatment of non-human animals, and that different species of animals have different visibility to humans and that visibility correlates to the legal protections afforded to those animals. Siobhan’s book ‘Animals, Equality and Democracy’. The ‘Knowing Animals’ podcast, which Siobhan …continue
Topics covered include: Undertaking a PhD about the place of animals in the legal system. Advocating for the interests of animals, rather than legal personhood for animals. Volunteering with the Animal Defenders Office. Considering whether to study law to help animals. Running as an Animal Justice Party candidate. Ending factory …continue
Topics discussed include: International animal law. World Federation for Animals (see wfa.org). The various international law instruments (e.g. Conventions, resolutions and declarations). Jessica’s research on the legal value of different international instruments and how they could be used to advance and protect animal interests. Jessica recently wrote a paper on …continue
Topics covered include: The establishment of the Animal Defenders Office (ADO). Establishing a Community Legal Centre accredited with the National Association of Community Legal Centres. What it is like to practice as an animal lawyer in a Community Legal Centre. Examples of cases that Tara has worked on. Challenges and …continue
