South Korea plans to grant 'legal status' to animals to protect them from abuse. Which other countries have a similar law? Are animals 'legal things' or living beings? Is our approach to animal welfare selective? Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: South Korea to grant 'legal status' to animals

South Korea plans to amend its civil code to grant animals legal status. The amendment, which must still be approved by parliament, likely during its next regular session in September, would make South Korea one of a handful of countries to recognise animals as beings, with a right to protection, enhanced welfare and respect for life.

South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse, abandonment

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Gravitas: South Korea to grant 'legal status' to animals

South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse, abandonment