Aims and Scope

The Journal of Animal Law, Ethics & One Health (LEOH) is an online, peer-reviewed, open access academic journal launched in 2023 by the Center for Animal Law and Ethics (CALE) at the Faculty of Law, University of Zurich, Switzerland. The main objective of the LEOH is to provide a forum for the discussion of legal and ethical issues relating to animals as well as the One Health approach and its implications for the law and the ethical realm. Furthermore, the Journal aims to provide a platform in which to explore pivotal case law, legislation and political decisions that relate to or have an impact on animals.

Within that general purview, the LEOH is devoted to presenting a range of perspectives and encouraging new lines of thought within the multifaceted discourse of the human-animal relationship in law and ethics as well as discussing existing animal-focused legislation and its potential for further development. While centered in Animal Law, Ethics and One Health, the LEOH also welcomes contributions from the humanities and social sciences, provided they address ethical, legal, or political aspects of human–animal relations. Analyses of proposed or existing legislation relevant to the relationship between humans, animals, and the environment are equally encouraged, as are submissions from the field of Human–Animal Studies. Furthermore, it is also open to contributions with a multidisciplinary approach and comparative perspectives relevant to its core disciplines.

The Journal largely focuses on a European (but not limited to the European Union) perspective on Animal Law, Ethics and One Health; however, it also welcomes contributions with a comparative perspective that highlight and comment on developments in other countries, which could play a pioneering role for the development of the subject matter in the European legal arena. The LEOH publishes high-quality scientific contributions as well as shorter papers showcasing developments in case law and legislation at the respective national level, relevant law or initiatives at the EU level, and recent court rulings or landmark decisions. In addition, proposals for special editions from guest editors are welcome.

The Journal accepts submissions in German, French or English on a rolling basis.