Animal law in Australia
Subtitle: an integrated approach
By: Alex Bruce
Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: LexisNexis Butterworths
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Chatswood, N.S.W
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780409343809
Subjects: Animals; Animal welfare; Law and legislation
Description: The second edition of this highly regarded work combines the philosophical and ethical dimensions of animal law with the practical, legal and regulatory frameworks governing animals in Australia. Written in a clear, engaging and accessible style, it is suitable as a teaching text for Animal Law courses, and for the wider legal community and general reader interested in animal welfare. The new edition has been fully revised and updated to cover developments in both case law and legislation across many topics. It includes commentary on a range of recent issues, including: regulation of the live export trade; ACCC interventions for misleading or deceptive statements about animal welfare practices; animal welfare issues in jumps racing and the greyhound industry; exposure of animal abuse in some commercial enterprises. Features comprehensive, balanced coverage of animal law issues in Australia ensuring readers will gain a solid understanding of the wider regulatory regime. Each chapter integrates the philosophical/ethical discussion with practical issues and the legal context allowing readers to gain an understanding of the background driving current regulatory regimes. Written by an internationally recongnised expert in animal law.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.