If you’ve spent countless hours walking about in frustration at having seen another cruelty to animal post, then you may just be able to (legally) take the law into your own hands.
In a monumental move, the Animal Law Reform of South Africa has just announced that Animal Law will be taught for the first time in South Africa (and possibly Africa), in May and June of this year!
The course entitled: “Foundations of Animal Law” will be taught by Professor David Bilchitz and Attorney Amy P. Wilson (two of the co-founders and directors of Animal Law Reform South Africa). The course is held fully online through the Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
The programme is said to introduce participants to the way in which the law and policy intersect with animals and will explore cutting-edge legal developments in this area.
Even more exciting is the fact that it will provide students with an understanding of the main regulatory framework governing animal law in South Africa and further analyse the gaps, realities and opportunities for providing greater protection for nonhuman animals in law and policy.
No need to travel far either, students will have the opportunity to take this course from the comfort of their own home as it is offered online in the evenings (SA Time) and is broken down into 10 sessions. Delegates who successfully complete the programme will qualify for a certificate from the University signalling their completion of the course.
Get ready because the course is open to all with applications closing on 31 March 2022.
Interested?
For more information, check the Programme Brochure from the University of Johannesburg here.
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