Jeianga
14-01-2005, 23:45
*phew*
Thanks Powerhungry Chipmunks for the link. I have decided to remove the limitations on hunting, and remove the restriction of sacrificial animals for food. I changed some other things as well, please have a look and tell me if I've overlooked anything in my revision.
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DESCRIPTION: To protect all animals from deliberate torture, undue harm, or malicious acts against them.
GIVEN the fact that as people we are protected against torture and undue harm, it should be extended towards animals,
RECOGNIZING that some species of animals are used as food, either by hunting or by farming
1. Definitions
i) “Torture” is defined as purposefully causing physical pain, mental pain or death upon a pet, farm animal, or wild animal for entertainment
ii) “Undue Harm” is defined as causing mental or physical harm by keeping a pet or farm animal in unhealthy conditions, not providing the necessities of life or general health care, as well as causing bodily harm for punishment or training
iii) “Bodily Harm” is defined as broken bones, intentional cuts, burns, or bruisinga. With the exception of branding farm animals
iv) A “pet” is defined as any animal kept for the enjoyment and entertainment of a person
v) A “farm animal” is defined as any animal kept by a person to help said person, supply a food supply, or to generate income
vi) A “wild animal” is any animal not confined by, or maintained by, a person
2. Implementation
i) the Animal Welfare Task Force shall be set up as a part of the existing police forces in each nationa. the AWTF will work with the nation’s government to set punishments for offenders
b. the AWTF will be responsible for the investigation of cases of animal cruelty, and should the case be supported by sufficient evidence will then prosecute the offendersi. the AWTF will not have the right to inspect any house, farm, or land privately owned unless the AWTF has obtained a warrant 1. sufficient evidence to obtain a warrant will be defined as photographs or videotaped evidence provided by a concerned citizen or at least three (3) eye witness accounts of animal cruelty
c. the AWTF will be responsible for the inspection of sacrificial animal(s) prior to the sacrificei. any neglect or abuse noted by the AWTF of the sacrificial animal(s) will allow the AWTF to prosecute the people(s) in charge of the sacrificial animal(s), and the people(s) in charge of the sacrifice under the Animal Welfare act
d. the AWTF will be responsible for removing neglected and/or abused animals and moving them to either an animal shelter, pound, or other such animal refuge sites
ii) Animal Testing will only take place for medical researcha. Medical Research includes research for medicines or new forms of medical treatment and techniques
b. The animal being used must be provided with the necessities of life, and cared for in the most humane method possible
iii) Hunting will only be applicable to wild animals
iv) Animal Sacrifice will be for religious practices onlya. an animal sacrifice will only take place after the animal is inspected by the AWTF to ensure it has been kept well before the sacrifice
b. before it is sacrificed, an animal will be protected by the Animal Welfare Act
v) Dangerous Animals will be defined as any animal which poses a significant threat to humans or propertya. a significant threat against a human will include life or death situations, or a health hazardi. any force necessary will be allowed in a life or death situation
ii. a health hazard will be defined as any creature living in close proximity to a person which causes a detrimental effect on that person’s health1. reasonable force will be allowed to remove or exterminate the creatureb. a significant threat to property will include damage to a building, damage to farm or home equipment (i.e. a tractor, lawnmower), damage to crops or livestock, or damage to a water source
i. reasonable force will be allowed to remove or exterminate the creature
Thanks Powerhungry Chipmunks for the link. I have decided to remove the limitations on hunting, and remove the restriction of sacrificial animals for food. I changed some other things as well, please have a look and tell me if I've overlooked anything in my revision.
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DESCRIPTION: To protect all animals from deliberate torture, undue harm, or malicious acts against them.
GIVEN the fact that as people we are protected against torture and undue harm, it should be extended towards animals,
RECOGNIZING that some species of animals are used as food, either by hunting or by farming
1. Definitions
i) “Torture” is defined as purposefully causing physical pain, mental pain or death upon a pet, farm animal, or wild animal for entertainment
ii) “Undue Harm” is defined as causing mental or physical harm by keeping a pet or farm animal in unhealthy conditions, not providing the necessities of life or general health care, as well as causing bodily harm for punishment or training
iii) “Bodily Harm” is defined as broken bones, intentional cuts, burns, or bruisinga. With the exception of branding farm animals
iv) A “pet” is defined as any animal kept for the enjoyment and entertainment of a person
v) A “farm animal” is defined as any animal kept by a person to help said person, supply a food supply, or to generate income
vi) A “wild animal” is any animal not confined by, or maintained by, a person
2. Implementation
i) the Animal Welfare Task Force shall be set up as a part of the existing police forces in each nationa. the AWTF will work with the nation’s government to set punishments for offenders
b. the AWTF will be responsible for the investigation of cases of animal cruelty, and should the case be supported by sufficient evidence will then prosecute the offendersi. the AWTF will not have the right to inspect any house, farm, or land privately owned unless the AWTF has obtained a warrant 1. sufficient evidence to obtain a warrant will be defined as photographs or videotaped evidence provided by a concerned citizen or at least three (3) eye witness accounts of animal cruelty
c. the AWTF will be responsible for the inspection of sacrificial animal(s) prior to the sacrificei. any neglect or abuse noted by the AWTF of the sacrificial animal(s) will allow the AWTF to prosecute the people(s) in charge of the sacrificial animal(s), and the people(s) in charge of the sacrifice under the Animal Welfare act
d. the AWTF will be responsible for removing neglected and/or abused animals and moving them to either an animal shelter, pound, or other such animal refuge sites
ii) Animal Testing will only take place for medical researcha. Medical Research includes research for medicines or new forms of medical treatment and techniques
b. The animal being used must be provided with the necessities of life, and cared for in the most humane method possible
iii) Hunting will only be applicable to wild animals
iv) Animal Sacrifice will be for religious practices onlya. an animal sacrifice will only take place after the animal is inspected by the AWTF to ensure it has been kept well before the sacrifice
b. before it is sacrificed, an animal will be protected by the Animal Welfare Act
v) Dangerous Animals will be defined as any animal which poses a significant threat to humans or propertya. a significant threat against a human will include life or death situations, or a health hazardi. any force necessary will be allowed in a life or death situation
ii. a health hazard will be defined as any creature living in close proximity to a person which causes a detrimental effect on that person’s health1. reasonable force will be allowed to remove or exterminate the creatureb. a significant threat to property will include damage to a building, damage to farm or home equipment (i.e. a tractor, lawnmower), damage to crops or livestock, or damage to a water source
i. reasonable force will be allowed to remove or exterminate the creature