Lineamenti di diritto e diritti degli animali non umani

Lineamenti di diritto e diritti degli animali non umani is one of the outputs of the Jean Monnet module Working on non-Human Animal Law and rights in the EU (WHALE), hosted by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. The volume aims to serve as a study manual for students and professionals across various fields, including law, veterinary medicine, philosophy, and environmental studies. The book emphasises the need to challenge the anthropocentric nature of law. It advocates for a legal paradigm shift that recognizes animals as subjects with interests deserving protection, not merely as objects serving human needs. The volume is structured into four parts: philosophical and ethical foundations; international and European legal frameworks; Italian civil and criminal law; comparative law; Italian constitutional, and administrative perspectives. Each section includes scholarly articles and thematic focuses, addressing topics such as animal sentience, activism, veterinary ethics, and the exploitation of animals in fashion and food. The editors of the book call for a transformation of power relations into systems of care and protection, dedicating the volume to future legal professionals and all living beings.