Icelandic Animal Welfare Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:animals
gptkbp:addresses animal cruelty
transportation of animals
gptkbp:aims_to reduce animal suffering
gptkbp:allows unnecessary suffering
animal fighting
gptkbp:amended_by Animal Welfare Act Amendment 2019
gptkbp:applies_to domestic animals
wild animals
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:2013
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Iceland
gptkbp:encourages responsible pet ownership
adoption of stray animals
gptkbp:enforces inspections
Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority
gptkbp:establishes animal rights
gptkbp:governs animal treatment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Icelandic Animal Welfare Act
gptkbp:includes provisions for animal care
provisions for animal shelters
provisions for working animals
regulations for breeding
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for animal welfare policies
gptkbp:is_aligned_with international animal welfare agreements
gptkbp:is_applicable_to all animal species
gptkbp:is_criticized_for some farmers
gptkbp:is_influenced_by European Union animal welfare standards
gptkbp:is_part_of Icelandic legal system
Iceland's commitment to animal rights.
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by government agencies
gptkbp:is_subject_to public consultation
gptkbp:is_supported_by animal rights activists
scientific research on animal welfare
gptkbp:mandates animal health checks
training for animal handlers
gptkbp:penalty_shootout fines
imprisonment
gptkbp:promotes animal welfare education
gptkbp:provides guidelines for euthanasia
legal framework for animal protection
gptkbp:recognizes animal sentience
gptkbp:requires public awareness campaigns
humane treatment of animals
reporting of animal abuse
access to food and water
adequate housing for animals
microchipping of pets
gptkbp:supports animal rescue organizations
veterinary care access
gptkbp:was_a_response_to animal welfare concerns
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Parliament_of_Iceland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6