France
Article 515-14 of the French Civil Code
Summary Description
Recognises animal sentience.
Topics
Species
All animals
Jurisdiction
France
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2015
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Code civil [C. civ.][Civil Code] art. 515-14 (Fr.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Recognises an animal's ability to feel pain.
Weaknesses
- Animals are still classified as property under the law.
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