The Problem of the Subjective Side of the Crime of Killing and Abusing Animals under the Act of August 21, 1997 on the Protection of Animals Cover Image

Problem strony podmiotowej przestępstwa znęcania się nad zwierzętami na gruncie ustawy z 21 sierpnia 1997 r. o ochronie zwierząt
The Problem of the Subjective Side of the Crime of Killing and Abusing Animals under the Act of August 21, 1997 on the Protection of Animals

Author(s): Anna Fijałkowska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Animal Protection Act; killing animals; animal abuse; direct intention; possible intention

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to discuss the crimes of killing and abusing animals set out in the Animal Protection Act. The characteristics of the subjective side of the analyzed acts were analyzed. Attention was drawn to the problem related in particular to the subject of the crime of animal abuse. The positions of the representatives of the criminal law doctrine and views appearing in the jurisprudence, especially of the Supreme Court, were presented.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 97
  • Page Range: 169-181
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish