Domesticated canines are no longer considered personal property but living beings under a new law in France.
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In light of the recent
terrorist attacks in Paris, this news, at least, hints at hope for
France.
As of Tuesday evening, domesticated canines are no longer considered personal property but living beings under a new law in
France.
This is the same nation that made it
illegal for grocery stores to purposefully waste food, as well hosted the
world’s first car-free day. Certainly, progressive happenings are taking place in France.
DogHeirs reports that
nearly 700,000 people signed a petition against the 1804 law that
categorized pets as “movable goods,” such as furniture and kitchen
equipment.
The change to the law now gives 63 million
pets
more protection against cruelty and brings the civil law in line with
the penal code. Interestingly, the voting took place on the same day the
U.S. Senate passed a bill making medical marijuana more easily accessible to veterans and a county in Colorado
voted to fund college scholarships with a marijuana tax.
While it passed in the national assembly, it still has to be approved by the Senate.
According to Luc Ferry, the former education minister, the Napoleonic legislation was
“absurd.” He happily signed the petition and declared:
“No one has ever tortured a clock. Animals suffer,
they have emotions and feelings. It is not a question of making animals
subjects of the law…but simply of protecting them against certain forms
of cruelty.”
Reportedly, this new change also means couples can contest custody in a divorce and claim compensation for
suffering caused to a pet accidental injuries. People will also be allowed to leave their inheritances to their pets.
This is certainly a step forward for the
animal kingdom.
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