Animal Rights
‘Animal rights’ is the idea that some or all non-human animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives. It is a stricter idea that the use of animals should be banned while animal welfare controls the use of animals. Right now, millions of rats, mice, cats, rabbits, dogs and other animals locked in cold, empty cages in laboratories across the world. They suffer pain and loneliness. They yearn to roam free. Instead, all they can do is sit and wait in fear of the next painful and terrifying procedure that will be performed on them. Animals are often forced to perform in circuses and even on the streets to please the people. They are separated from their family and friends all for the sake of human ‘entertainment’. Millions of animals are killed for fashion. All the pain and suffering that they go through is all put in to a leather jacket, a belt and some shoes for people’s satisfaction and ego. I feel that it isn't worth killing all these animals for the sake of fashion, entertainment and food. Even horse racing is forced. This is wrong and animals shouldn't be forced to race for sports entertainment. They are under tremendous training and their daily routine is controlled by their owners.
For more information, visit http://www.rspca.org.au/animal-cruelty
‘Animal rights’ is the idea that some or all non-human animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives. It is a stricter idea that the use of animals should be banned while animal welfare controls the use of animals. Right now, millions of rats, mice, cats, rabbits, dogs and other animals locked in cold, empty cages in laboratories across the world. They suffer pain and loneliness. They yearn to roam free. Instead, all they can do is sit and wait in fear of the next painful and terrifying procedure that will be performed on them. Animals are often forced to perform in circuses and even on the streets to please the people. They are separated from their family and friends all for the sake of human ‘entertainment’. Millions of animals are killed for fashion. All the pain and suffering that they go through is all put in to a leather jacket, a belt and some shoes for people’s satisfaction and ego. I feel that it isn't worth killing all these animals for the sake of fashion, entertainment and food. Even horse racing is forced. This is wrong and animals shouldn't be forced to race for sports entertainment. They are under tremendous training and their daily routine is controlled by their owners.
For more information, visit http://www.rspca.org.au/animal-cruelty
What are the penalties for animal cruelty offences?
Penalties for animal cruelty offences vary in each jurisdiction, but all have provisions for jail terms and fines. The maximum penalties outlined in the table below can apply to both deliberate and negligent acts of animal cruelty (except for those prescribed under the NSW Crimes Act as specified below). As penalties under legislation change regularly, it is recommended that you consult the relevant legislation in your jurisdiction to ensure currency.
Penalties for animal cruelty offences vary in each jurisdiction, but all have provisions for jail terms and fines. The maximum penalties outlined in the table below can apply to both deliberate and negligent acts of animal cruelty (except for those prescribed under the NSW Crimes Act as specified below). As penalties under legislation change regularly, it is recommended that you consult the relevant legislation in your jurisdiction to ensure currency.
* Available under s.530 of the Crimes Act 1900 for serious animal cruelty committed with “intention of inflicting severe harm”. 2 year maximum under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.