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PostSubject: Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes   Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes EmptyThu Jun 26, 2008 4:28 am

Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes

"MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's parliament voiced its support on Wednesday for the rights of great apes to life and freedom in what will apparently be the first time any national legislature has called for such rights for non-humans."

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Well, I'm very pleased. It's only a small step outside the human "box", but welcome nonetheless.
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PostSubject: Re: Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes   Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes EmptyThu Jun 26, 2008 5:56 am

This particular ape is very glad to hear this news. It's been a long time coming. Thanks for breaking it Ibis.
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PostSubject: Re: Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes   Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes EmptyThu Jun 26, 2008 9:48 am

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Keeping an estimated 315 apes in Spanish zoos will not be illegal, but
supporters of the bill say conditions will need to improve drastically
in 70 percent of establishments to comply with the new law.

No real impact there..
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PostSubject: Re: Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes   Spanish parliament to extend rights to apes EmptyThu Jun 26, 2008 11:27 am

monkey Oh happy day !

(is this something to do with the Spanish claim to Gibraltar?)
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