Written by Janneke Parrish
Revised by Zein el Amine
This blog examines the legal recognition of animal rights. It focuses on the recent escape of rhesus macaques from Alpha Genesis, a research facility in South Carolina. The blog raises questions about the consistency of applying these rights, especially in biomedical research contexts. The conclusion contends that for rights to hold substantial meaning, they must be universally and consistently applied to all sentient beings.
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This blog is categorized under the topic of Human Rights & Social Justice