Together with the SPCA Selangor in Malaysia I conducted two short workshops on current animal welfare legislation and evidence gathering. These were held in the SPCA education room on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2011.
Ee Lynn one of the SPCA volunteers and a Lawyer by profession conducted the first section on Malaysian legislation and how to report cruelty.
The workshop was well attended particularly on the first day with many professionals such as lawyers, vets and media professionals eager to take part. Altogether we had almost 40 participants over the two days.
The workshop was a mixture of presentations, discussion and practicals and each participant had a manual and workbook with notes and information.
The Malaysian Animals Act 1953 is very similar to the old UK Protection of Animals Act 1911.
The workshop comprised 4 sections with a short break for lunch after the second.
Nothing too graphic was used so as not to upset the squeamish.
What exactly is and isn't evidence certainly surprised quite a few people.
With so many professionals and representatives from other SPCA's there were plenty of questions and discussion.
Each participant received a certificate and CSI Animal Welfare baseball cap.
Participants came from as far away as Singapore and even Thailand.
The coveted 'CSI Animal Welfare' baseball cap.
Don't worry if you missed the workshop you can get most of the information in the Global Animal Welfare Solutions Field Manual. Alternatively if there is enough interest we can run another one or even come to your organisation or club. Just e-mail me for more information. glyn@gaws.co.uk
Well done, Glyn! We should hold another workshop soon. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteCouldn't attend the workshop.. How do I purchase a copy of the manual?
ReplyDeleteAnyone anywhere in the world can order a copy. Just get in touch via glyn@gaws.co.uk .
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