Animal Law: Legislation, Lobbying and Litigation (448-S2)

Visiting Professors Jonathan Lovvorn & Nancy Perry
Two-Week Intensive: July 20 - August 2, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2 credit hours
EXAMPLE SYLLABUS (FROM 2009 COURSE)

A practical survey of lobbying and litigation on behalf of animals at the local, state, federal, and international level. Topics include the historical status of animals in the law; legislative drafting and lobbying; application and enforcement of federal statutes such as the Animal Welfare Act, the Humane Slaughter Act, the Wild Horses and Burros Act, the Animal Damage Control Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Endangered Species Act; international legal protections, free trade issues, and comparative animal protection laws; state laws concerning animal cruelty, hunting, animal fighting, and performing animals; free speech, religion, and other constitutional limitations on animal protection statutes; citizen initiatives and referenda; and the movement to obtain legal recognition of the rights of animals.