International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(1):695-703
From Cruelty to Compassion: A Global Map of Animal Protection Laws
Author Name: Harkanwalpreet Kaur;
Abstract
The global landscape of animal welfare paints a vivid picture of uneven progress: some places treat animals like family members with legal rights, while others still see them as tools or resources, leaving cruelty unchecked. Imagine a world where a dog's yelp in Switzerland triggers a criminal probe, but a factory farm in parts of Africa operates without oversight. This patchwork reflects real human-animal bonds clashing against the economy
Keywords
Animal Welfare Law, Comparative Legal Analysis, Sentience Recognition, Animal Protection Index, Constitutional and Statutory Reform.