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Animal Law and the United Nations

With Paul Tweddell, Global Animal Law GAL Association

Law Seminar Series - Animal Law

Tuesday 12 September 2023, 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Where: Bld 028, Room 002, JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas

Explore Animal Law in this compelling presentation by Paul Tweddell, Operations Manager and UN Convention on Animal Health and Protection (UNCAHP) Project Manager at the Global Animal Law GAL Association. Paul will discuss the rapid growth of this field, driven by the recognition of animal sentience and the crucial link between animal, human, and environmental health. He will showcase the varying levels of Animal Law across nations and the need for comprehensive protection on a global scale. Join us as Paul advocates for a UN convention on animal protection, highlighting the urgency to address animal sentience, zoonotic threats, and climate change.

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About the Presenter Paul is a legal professional with a strong passion for animal protection. After obtaining degrees in Law and Applied Finance from Macquarie University, he spent a decade working abroad in corporate law, immigration law, and offshore services. However, driven by his desire to make a meaningful impact, Paul transitioned his career to focus on animal welfare. Currently serving as the Operations Manager and UN Convention on Animal Health and Protection (UNCAHP) Project Manager at the Global Animal Law GAL Association in Switzerland, Paul is dedicated to promoting animal rights globally. In addition, he works as a solicitor specializing in abuse law at Shine Lawyers and actively contributes to the animal law community as a board member of the CSL Animal Ethics Committee and a member of the International Association of Lawyers Animal Law Commission. With a strong educational background and diverse legal experience, Paul is a respected advocate and a driving force in the field of animal protection. His unwavering commitment to animal welfare, coupled with his extensive legal expertise, positions him as a catalyst for positive change and an influential figure in shaping the global landscape of animal law.

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