Animal Protection in Hungary: A Multilayer System Based on an Administrative Approach

Animal protection has a long tradition in the Hungarian legal system. It can be interpreted as multi-layer model, but major approach of animal an administrative nature. Originally, was protecting farm animals resources. Even though new layers have been evolved, agricultural-administrative remained. The second layer is based on health and healthy Animals are even protected part natural environment ecosystem their securing biodiversity Hungary. Although cruelty criminal offense Hungary, penal law consistent with it institutional fundamental right to environment. acknowledges that capable feeling, suffering. However, stems from state’s objective – subjectless duty protect humans’ living conditions. Its ultimate aim humans.