France
Article L 214-1 of the French Agricultural Code
Summary Description
Recognises animal sentience.
Species
Farmed animals
Fish
Jurisdiction
France
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
1976
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Code rural et de la pêche maritime [C. rur.][Rural Code] art. L 214-1 (Fr.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Recognises an animal's ability to feel pain.
- Imposes that animals be "kept in conditions that meet their biological needs."
Weaknesses
- Animals are still classified as property under the law.
Related Laws/Policies
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