Saskia Stucki

Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law. She has been a visiting scholar at Harvard and coordinated the Law and Animals doctoral program at the University of Basel. She serves on the advisory board of the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law and the editorial board of the Journal of Animal Law, Ethics and One Health.
5 Articles
The image shows two foxes being carried on the backs of two people. These foxes were rescued from Ukrainian fur farms, highlighting a significant issue regarding the ethical treatment of animals. In discussing the interconnection of human and animal rights, we can use the "One Rights" framework. This approach combines principles of human rights and animal rights, advocating for the welfare and rights of all beings, irrespective of species. It emphasizes the intrinsic value of all life forms and argues for the extension of ethical considerations typically reserved for humans to all animals. This perspective is essential in cases like these, where the exploitation of animals for commercial purposes, such as fur farming, raises serious moral and ethical concerns. The One Rights framework supports the notion that humans have a responsibility to protect and respect the lives of animals, aligning with broader ethical principles of fairness, compassion, and respect for life.
Environment & Animals

One Rights: Integrating Human and Animal Rights

The One Rights paradigm offers a transformative approach to justice, emphasizing the indivisibility and interdependence of human and animal rights.

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March for animal rights and human rights, understood as one shared struggle.
Environment & Animals

Ethical and Practical Arguments for Animal Rights

By adopting a framework that encompasses both human and animal rights, we can create a more comprehensive and effective system…

14 Min Read
Two bottlenose dolphins interacting playfully in clear turquoise waters, a moment highlighting the importance of recognizing transspecies rights and the social behaviors of dolphins in their natural habitat.
Environment & Animals

Transspecies Rights: Expanding Moral Horizons

The shift towards recognizing transspecies rights challenges us to extend ethical considerations to all sentient beings.

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This powerful and contemplative portrait of a primate provides a vivid image that prompts reflection on nonhuman rights. The thoughtful, almost human-like gaze of the animal brings to the forefront the ongoing conversation about extending certain legal protections and rights to nonhuman species, particularly those with complex cognitive abilities. The debate on nonhuman rights explores the ethics of human interactions and treatment of other sentient species, underscoring the importance of regarding these living beings as more than mere resources or property.
Environment & Animals

Nonhuman Rights: A Modern Ethical Frontier

The emerging discourse on nonhuman rights marks a critical evolution in the landscape of modern justice.

13 Min Read
A raccoon dog with striking facial markings looking out from behind the bars of a cage, a poignant visual for the article 'War on Animals' that underscores the impact of human conflicts on animal welfare.
Environment & Animals

War on Animals: Crafting a Law of Peace for All Beings

Advancing a legal framework that merges animal welfare with humanitarian principles promises a future of peace and rights for all…

18 Min Read