Animal rights: sentience, law and moral status

Questions this hub answers

What is the difference between animal welfare and animal rights?

Welfare seeks to reduce suffering within existing use of animals; rights holds that sentient animals have interests that should not be traded away for human benefit at all.

Are animals legally recognised as sentient?

Yes in a growing number of jurisdictions, including the EU, the UK, New Zealand and several Latin American countries, though recognition rarely translates into enforceable protections in farming.