Animals in Comparative and European Public Law

The Department of Political and Social Sciences of the University of Trieste, LUMEN partner, presents the supplementary course “Animals in Comparative and European Public Law”, led by Dr. Silvia Zanini, research fellow in Comparative Public Law at the University of Trieste. The course, lasting 15 hours, will take place in person from January 30 to February 20, 2025, addressing current and interdisciplinary themes related to the relationship between law and animals.

Each session will explore key topics such as the historical evolution of the concept of animal welfare, the inclusion of animals in national constitutions, and the analysis of European regulations on ritual slaughter, food labeling, and wildlife management. Through comparative analysis and international case studies, students will gain insights into how public law addresses the challenges surrounding animals and their protection.

Attendance of at least 60% of the scheduled hours will grant recognition of TAF F credits, with the opportunity to obtain 0.5 additional credits by completing a final exam. For details regarding the schedule and classroom location, please refer to the official website of the Department.

For more information, please contact Silvia Zanini at silvia.zanini@dispes.units.it.