AFTER THE GROWING WAVE OF ANIMAL VIOLENCE, ANIMAL PROMOTIONTHE ANTI-SPECIFIC ASSOCIATION, WHICH HAS MORE THAN A THOUSAND MEMBERS THROUGHOUT ITALY, REQUESTS A STRONG AND INTRANSIENT PARLIAMENTARY DEMAND, WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE PUNISHMENTS CURRENTLY PROVIDED FOR ASSAGERS AND MURDERERS
Anti-speciesism: AnimaLiberAction’s trademark
Born in January 2020, AnimaLiberAction has always distinguished itself through its commitment anti-species
We are talking about an ethical and philosophical position according to which all individuals, regardless of where they belong “species specific”, they have equal moral rights.
Unlikeanthropocentrismwhich considers the supremacy of man over all things, anti-speciesism, in short, recognizes the intrinsic value of every sentient being.
It therefore promotes respect and attention for all forms of life, without any discrimination and without a ‘hierarchy”.
A very current topic, just think of the recent horrific episodes of violence.
Stories, like that of Unpleasantthe pit bull burned alive by his own “adoptive father” and cats Leone, skinned alive and Leo twowho died after a firecracker exploded in his mouth are just the tip of the iceberg of a shameful and rampant reality.
A worrying situation: AnimaLiberAction emphasizes the limits of law 189/2004
On the one hand, the phenomenon ofadoption is on the rise, with four in ten Italians opening their doors wide to animal lovers, considering them an integral part of the family.
On the other hand, there is the phenomenon of violence towards animals continues to grow exponentially and with inhuman cruelty. Between abuse, episodes of bullying, illegal trade, stray animals and In abundancethe situation seems to be getting out of hand.
As for the law 189/2004although it represents a step forward towards animal protection, the future “not tested on animals” it is still a chimera.
The decree, “on the prohibition of mistreatment of animals, as well as their use in clandestine fights or unauthorized competitions“punishes those who,”for cruelty or without necessity, causes the death of an animal with a prison sentence of three to eighteen months”.
Not enough for the anti-speciesist association that is calling on the institutions today.
AnimaLliberAction calls for stricter measures for those who suffer and cause the death of animals
Art 544 terof the Criminal Code, whichanimal abuse” predicts “the seizure of the animal, unless it belongs to a person unrelated to the crime”. It also offers “the suspension of three months to three years from the transport, trade or breeding of animals if the sentence of conviction or application of the sentence is pronounced upon request against those carrying out the aforementioned activities“. In case of recurrence, “the prohibition to carry out the same activities”.
Since these provisions are inadequate, AnimaLiberAction calls for a parliamentary demand and for a tightening of the current penalties.
The current sanctions, from three months to eighteen months in prison O a lot yes 5 thousand to 30 thousand eurosin fact show a disturbing discrepancy between the severity of the damage inflicted and the lightness of the punishment imposed.
This situation not only fails to compensate the victims and society as a whole, but also cannot serve as an effective deterrent to prevent future acts of cruelty.
“As an association representing the inviolable rights of animals and citizens who love and respect these creatures, we are collecting signatures through our social channels with the aim of presenting to Parliament 500,000 names and 500,000 votes who will join us in creating a new, fair society , in which the killing of an animal, also from an educational point of view, is understood as a very serious criminal act and as such is punished with exemplary punishments, which are created on an ad hoc basis.
In view of this, we ask for a parliamentary demand to truly put an end to this barbarity.” This is stated in a note from the chairman of the association, Gianluca Bisogno.
It is time to rewrite the laws to reflect the severity of the acts committed against our fellow travelers in the animal kingdom.
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