NEW STANDARDS ANIMAL WELFARE IN NEW ZEALAND

the article deals with the reform of New Zealand legislation on the animal world. The Animal Welfare Act 1999 states that animals in New Zealand have the right to receive adequate and sufficient medical care, establish the duties of citizens in caring for animals that are expressed in their physical development, health maintenance, satisfaction of behavioral needs, and relief of pain or suffering. In addition, the law establishes an ethical framework for the use of animals in scientific research, testing and training. Nevertheless, the detailed rules for keeping different types of animals and their use in different spheres of economy are not regulated in the law. In this regard, in 2015 work began on the rules, which are attached in addition to the law and in accordance with the fundamental principles of law contain minimum standards for the treatment of animals. Important innovations were aimed at reforming legislation relating to animal welfare and the prevention of cruel treatment; and recognize that animals are reasonable. When formulating the rules, the best recommendations and effective practices for the treatment of animals, the order of rendering medical care and aimed at promoting high standards of animal welfare were taken into account. The rules are sufficiently flexible, can be changed and improved in connection with the needs of society, the practice of their application, scientific knowledge and technical achievements in the future. The legislator provided for strict liability for violating the provisions of the law on social welfare of animals and welfare rules, up to bringing the perpetrators to criminal liability. Thus, the legislation of New Zealand is an example of the careful and humane attitude to animals that all civilized countries should strive for.