Ecuador Becomes First Country to Recognise Animal Legal Rights

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Category : International Published on: April 13 2022

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The Constitution Court of Ecuador officially recognises animal legal rights in the country in a case regarding a former wild pet monkey that was seized by authorities.
This not only marks a remarkable development within the realms of environmental law, but is also the first to extend formal rights towards wild animals.
Ecuador is a South American country.

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Ecuador Becomes First Country to Recognise Animal Legal Rights