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Held hearings on vesting chimpanzees human rights. The judge has not issued a final decision
In April 2015, Judge Barbara Yaffe recognized , that chimpanzees Hercules and Leo have a human right "habeas corpus" - a presumption of illegality of retention at Stony Brook University. Later the judge changed the decision, deleting wording. The next hearing took place on 27 May 2015.
A scene from the movie "Planet of the Apes: The Revolution» i>
Society Nonhuman Rights Project 2013 tries to free Hercules and Leo of the research center at the University of New York at Stony Brook. Three lower court rejected the claims, and Barbara Yaffe lawyers have convinced society that chimpanzees are smart enough and they need to give basic human rights. Judge on April 21 its decision confirmed that chimpanzees are the principles required by law procedure hold man in custody. A successful outcome of the case Nonhuman Rights Project uses a precedent in the struggle for animal rights: "The judge's decision will strengthen our arguments in favor of the non-human beings can not be someone's property».
The next day, Barbara Yaffe has corrected its decision, deleting the phrase "habeas corpus." Act 1679 «Habeas Corpus Act» defines the right of arrest and prosecute the accused, this principle applies to the XVII century in American law. The new hearing was scheduled for May 6 several times postponed. May 27 sides met again in court.
Within two hours of the parties argued their case before a judge. Nonhuman Rights Project Lawyer insisted that chimpanzees - independent beings with consciousness, they are able to think critically and make decisions. They remember the past are the future plans of her life and live as they want themselves. Therefore, you need to give the right of chimpanzees "Habeas Corpus" and release from the university, and then send to the reserve in Florida.
Judge выслушала side, but did not make a final decision on the case.
32% of respondents survey on the topic of animal rights believe that animals and people should have equal rights. In 2008, the figure was 25%. 62% of respondents believe that animals should be protected from the infliction of pain and operation, but "they can be used for human needs." 3% of respondents believe that there is no protection of animals should not be, because "they're just animals." Do chimpanzees have a basic human right? Yes No Voted 872 people. Abstain 138 people. Only registered users can participate. Sign , please.
Source: geektimes.ru/post/251084/
A scene from the movie "Planet of the Apes: The Revolution» i>
Society Nonhuman Rights Project 2013 tries to free Hercules and Leo of the research center at the University of New York at Stony Brook. Three lower court rejected the claims, and Barbara Yaffe lawyers have convinced society that chimpanzees are smart enough and they need to give basic human rights. Judge on April 21 its decision confirmed that chimpanzees are the principles required by law procedure hold man in custody. A successful outcome of the case Nonhuman Rights Project uses a precedent in the struggle for animal rights: "The judge's decision will strengthen our arguments in favor of the non-human beings can not be someone's property».
The next day, Barbara Yaffe has corrected its decision, deleting the phrase "habeas corpus." Act 1679 «Habeas Corpus Act» defines the right of arrest and prosecute the accused, this principle applies to the XVII century in American law. The new hearing was scheduled for May 6 several times postponed. May 27 sides met again in court.
Within two hours of the parties argued their case before a judge. Nonhuman Rights Project Lawyer insisted that chimpanzees - independent beings with consciousness, they are able to think critically and make decisions. They remember the past are the future plans of her life and live as they want themselves. Therefore, you need to give the right of chimpanzees "Habeas Corpus" and release from the university, and then send to the reserve in Florida.
Judge выслушала side, but did not make a final decision on the case.
32% of respondents survey on the topic of animal rights believe that animals and people should have equal rights. In 2008, the figure was 25%. 62% of respondents believe that animals should be protected from the infliction of pain and operation, but "they can be used for human needs." 3% of respondents believe that there is no protection of animals should not be, because "they're just animals." Do chimpanzees have a basic human right? Yes No Voted 872 people. Abstain 138 people. Only registered users can participate. Sign , please.
Source: geektimes.ru/post/251084/
