Switzerland
Article 80 of the Swiss Constitution
Summary Description
Determines that the federal government shall legislate on matters related to animal protection, and that regional governments (cantons) shall execute such federal legislation.
Topics
Species
All animals
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Constitution
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
1973
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Constitution fédérale de la Confédération suisse [Swiss Constitution] art. 80 (Fr.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Determines that the federal government shall legislate on matters related to animal protection, and that regional governments (cantons) shall execute such federal legislation, "in particular" regarding "the keeping and care of animals; experiments on animals and procedures carried out on living animals, the use of animals; the imports of animals and animal products; the trade in animals and the transport of animals; the slaughter of animals."
Weaknesses
- Animals are still classified as property under the law.
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