The elephant in the court

Talking Animal Law

English - May 31, 2022 18:28 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB
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Dr Joe Wills talks about a case brought by the Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) on behalf of an elephant named Happy. The NhRP is seeking a writ of habeas corpus to secure Happy's freedom, so that she can be transferred to an elephant sanctuary. The case has recently been heard by New York's highest court and raises fundamental issues about legal personhood.