Animal law is one of the most exciting developments in the contemporary animal protection movement. Litigation is the fourth stage in my five-stage analysis of the animal protection movement. (Stage one is public education. Stage two is public policy. Stage three is legislation. Stage five is public acceptance.) Recent important resources in animal law include the publication of two journals and a forthcoming conference.
The Journal of Animal Law and Ethics is published by students of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Its first volume includes articles by Rutgers Law Professor Gary Francione, UCLA Law Professor Taimie Bryant and University of Leicester Political Scientist Robert Garner.
The Journal of Animal Law is published by the Michigan State University of College of Law. Its second volume includes articles about the Animal Welfare Act, so-called dangerous dogs, speciesism and the Canadian seal hunt.
Lewis & Clark College will be held at the (Portland, OR) on Saturday, October 14. The theme is of this year’s conference is “Market Revolution: Recognizing Animals’ Intrinsic Values.” Speakers include Sara Amundson, Sarah Baeckler, Amy Breyer and many other equally important experts in animal law.
Clearly, there is an increasing number of important resources in animal law, which The Grumpy Vegan will address in the future.
