Pets in France are no longer just “movable
goods” as a result of a bill passed by the National Assembly. After
678,000 people signed an online petition, MPs decided to review the status of pets.
The
new bill amends the civil code to describe animals as "living beings
capable of feelings,” according to the International Business Times.
The IBT believe that
the new law is expected to allow
pet owners to claim damages for suffering when their animals are killed.
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This should make it easier to prosecute
cases of animal cruelty and help courts to decide who gets custody of cats or
dogs when couples divorce. The change will bring the civil law into
line with the penal code, which sets tough penalties for cruelty to animals.
Pets are legally considered to be
property in England
so that owners can press charges or claim compensation if they are stolen.
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