About the Library
We curate legislation, cases, policy and scholarship across ASEAN to enable cross‑jurisdictional comparison, research and law reform. Our editorial approach prioritises accuracy, provenance and open access.
Country Coverage
We index national sources first, then sub‑national materials where relevant.
Topics & Taxonomy
Core Topics
- Companion animals & welfare
- Wildlife protection & trade (CITES)
- Livestock & biosecurity
- Research & teaching (ethics/3Rs)
- Criminal offences & enforcement
- Disaster management & animal relief
Cross‑cutting Themes
- Environmental law intersections
- Public health & zoonoses
- Indigenous knowledge & customary law
- Trade, transport & import controls
- Judicial review & constitutional rights
Classification
Each record is tagged by jurisdiction, instrument type, topic, status (in force/repealed), and language.
Programs & Activities
Open‑Access Library
Curating and classifying animal law materials from ASEAN jurisdictions in a single, searchable resource.
Comparative Research
Country notes and side‑by‑side tables to support advocates, academics and officials.
Education & Training
Student placements, research guides and workshops for universities and NGOs.
Community of Practice
Quarterly webinars and an email list to share updates and new materials.
Record/Dataset Schema (Preview)
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| title | Name of the instrument/case/article | Animal Welfare Act B.E. 2557 |
| jurisdiction | Country / sub‑national unit | Thailand |
| type | legislation | case | policy | report | article | legislation |
| citation | Official citation / link | Royal Gazette reference |
| status | in_force | repealed | draft | in_force |
| language | Language of source | Thai |
| summary | 150–250 word abstract | Provisions on cruelty, licensing, penalties… |
| keywords | Controlled vocabulary terms | companion, enforcement |
We publish CSV/JSON exports periodically; APIs planned in roadmap.
Contribute Materials
How to Submit
- Prepare citation and (if possible) a public URL/PDF.
- Include country, instrument type and short summary.
- Email:
submissions@aseananimallaw.org(placeholder).
Editorial Principles
- Prefer official sources (gazettes/court portals).
- Note translations and link to originals.
- Respect copyright and access terms.
Citation Format
Use local official citation; provide English translation in brackets where helpful.
Impact & Roadmap
2025 Targets (placeholders)
- 1,500+ records indexed
- 10 country summaries
- 6 webinars / workshops
Roadmap
- Q3 2025 — Beta search portal
- Q4 2025 — CSV/JSON data dump
- 2026 — Public API & bilingual UI
Use Cases
- Drafting reforms & policy briefs
- Academic comparative studies
- NGO training & strategic litigation
Team & Partners
Team (placeholders)
- Editor‑in‑Chief — legal academic
- Regional Editors — 5 volunteers
- Library Technologist — part‑time
Partners
- Universities & law faculties
- Libraries & research centres
- NGOs & professional networks
Ethics & Privacy
No personal data is collected in records. We attribute sources and respect take‑down requests.
Accessibility
- Plain‑language summaries where possible
- Keyboard‑friendly navigation
- High‑contrast colours and semantic HTML
Policies
Privacy
We process minimal personal data. Contact us for access or deletion requests.
Content Takedown
Notify us with the URL, citation and reason. We respond within 10 business days.
Terms of Use
Content is provided for research/education. Check local laws before reliance.
Contact
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