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Motunrayo Esan.

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The year 2020 was significant for many reasons, one of which was the inspiration of thoughts on the need for a cross border regulation of animal treatment. Generally speaking, animal protection has been a private concern for states through diverse forms of Animal Welfare Acts, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Acts, Humane Methods of Slaughter Acts and certain provisions in criminal codes. In municipal jurisdictions, developments have been a mix of progressive and regressive actions. Whatever the case is, this paper is based on some fundamental notions. Firstly, animals need protection. Secondly, to achieve this, states must come to a consensus on foundational principles and international cooperation. And thirdly, globalization has created an urgent need for international cooperation on animal protection. Currently, there exists no international treaty that regulates the welfare of animals or sets clear standards of procedure on minimum standards of animal treatment. Despite the challenges, the international community needs a regime for the protection of animals through a combined effort. This paper asks and answers the question: Can the principles of public international law offer a leeway?

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