In 2017, I published the article Animal rights protection should be a political duty in El Jurista. Today, thanks to experience in public and legal management, I believe that reflection is more relevant than ever. In this sense, animal protection cannot be an option based on goodwill, but must be an institutional duty.
Often, animal welfare policies have been approached from the empathy or individual sensitivity of managers. However, from a technical perspective, we must ask ourselves a key question: can we afford to let such essential rights and protocols depend on the political chance of each legislature?
Towards professional and stable management
The institutionalization of animal protection is not just a matter of values. On the contrary, it is a matter of administrative efficiency and legal rigor. For an animal welfare policy to be truly effective and lasting, it must be based on the following pillars:
- Specialized Legal Rigor: Animal law is a complex discipline. Therefore, it requires precise technical advice to avoid legal uncertainty.
- Transversal Protocols: The creation of stable frameworks for action is vital. In this way, animal protection becomes a solid management area independent of changes in government, facilitating more agile and transparent public-private collaboration with entities in the sector.
- Administrative Responsibility: Animal welfare must be integrated as part of ordinary public management. Consequently, it must be provided with the tools and rigor applied to any other competence. This professionalization not only guarantees legal compliance but also provides greater efficiency in the use of public resources, avoiding extra costs resulting from improvised management.
The role of law in the public structure
Understanding animal protection as a duty implies moving from reaction to strategic planning. To achieve this, we have mechanisms such as the design of expert commissions or the drafting of technical protocols. Thanks to these instruments, we can provide continuity and security to animal welfare policies.
Ultimately, the goal is to build a robust model. Animal protection must be guaranteed by the institutional structure and the legal framework. Only in this way can technical solutions be offered to growing social challenges. Today, with a national regulation in force since 2023, we can no longer afford for the management of this competence to depend on improvisation or a lack of technical specialization.
Specialized advice
As a specialized consultant, I support administrations and entities in defining legal strategies. If you need support to implement protocols or draft regulations, you can contact me. Together, we will analyze the specific needs of your project.
