In 1992, Switzerland became the first country in the world to consider the dignity of animals in its constitution. In an article for the website Project Syndicate, entitled “The Cow Who“, the moral philosopher Peter Singer, well-known for his views on the treatment of animals, mentions Switzerland. The referendum, accepted by 73.8% of those who voted, led to changes to the Swiss constitution. Switzerland was the first country to legally refer to animals in this way in its constitution. Article 120 of Switzerland’s constitution says: “The Confederation shall legislate on the use of reproductive and genetic material from animals, plants and other organisms.

Source: Le News December 22, 2023 21:16 UTC