Forensic Use of the Five Domains Model for Assessing Suffering in Cases of Animal Cruelty

Forensic Use of the Five Domains Model for Assessing Suffering in Cases of Animal Cruelty

Conceptual frameworks for understanding animal welfare scientifically are widely influential. An early “biological functioning” framework still influences expert opinions prepared for Courts hearing animal cruelty cases, despite deficiencies in it being revealed by the later emer...

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Main Authors: Rebecca A. Ledger, David J. Mellor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
abuse
cruelty
neglect
ill-treatment
expert opinions
persuasive arguments
sentience
negative affective experiences
suffering
Five Domains Model
canine examples
recommendations
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/7/101

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