LAW 322

Animal law is a dynamic field of legal inquiry and may involve issues relating to tort law, property law, criminal law, family law, contract law, environmental law and more. This course will introduce students to a broad range of laws that affect animals by investigating historical and current issues in animal law. Students will critically analyze how animal law works in practice by examining case law, policies and legislation and as substantive law is examined, students will consider companion, farm and wild animals and their status under Canadian and international laws. Students will engage in fundamental questions about non-human animals, law and society such as: What are the conceptual and legal differences between 'animal rights' and 'animal welfare'? 'Why are some animals highly valued while others are not'? Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Animal law is a dynamic field of legal inquiry and may involve issues relating to tort law, property law, criminal law, family law, contract law, environmental law and more. This course will introduce students to a broad range of laws that affect animals by investigating historical and current issues in animal law. Students will critically analyze how animal law works in practice by examining case law, policies and legislation and as substantive law is examined, students will consider companion, farm and wild animals and their status under Canadian and international laws. Students will engage in fundamental questions about non-human animals, law and society such as: What are the conceptual and legal differences between 'animal rights' and 'animal welfare'? 'Why are some animals highly valued while others are not'?<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to Paralegal Certificate program and Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) program students. In the event of seat availability, if you are a Paralegal graduate or a non-program student, please contact the School of Legal Studies by email at legalstudies@capilanou.ca. 5 seats will be restricted to students in the Legal Studies Minor program. Please email legalstudies@capilanou.ca to request an override. This section has specific meeting times as displayed.<br/><strong>