Why is the recognition of animal sentience in law important?
11 May 2021 | Madeleine Campbell
Madeleine Campbell is a European Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law. She currently chairs the BVA's Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel and has a particular interest in the societal intersection of ethics, law and policy. In this blog, Madeleine considers the role of sentience in animal ethics and why its recognition in law is important.