Celebrating 10 Years of the Recognition of Animal Sentience in the French Civil Code

On February 21st, Alice Di Concetto (Chief Legal Advisor) will present at the French Senate during a conference celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the recognition of animal sentience in French civil law.

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