Animal welfare: Germany moves to ban bestiality

Gerald · 11-28-12, 07:23 AM

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Germany's ruling coalition is calling for a ban on bestiality - or the practice of having sex with animals.

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The German parliament's agriculture committee is considering a legal amendment to describe sex with humans as "inappropriate" for animals. A hefty fine could be imposed on offenders.

A final vote will be held in the Bundestag (lower house) on 14 December.

Germany legalised bestiality (zoophilia) in 1969, except when the animal suffered "significant harm".

But animal rights groups have campaigned for a change in the law and Hans-Michael Goldmann, the head of the parliamentary committee investigating the new amendment, told the Tageszeitung newspaper that the new legislation was intended to clarify the current legal position.

"With this explicit ban, it will be easier to impose penalties and to improve animal protection."

A fine of up to 25,000 euros (£20,000) is proposed if someone forces an animal to commit "actions alien to the species".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20523950

The Germans have always been fond of sex play, but to mix in animals, it is low, very low,

Note: 28 November 2012 Last updated at 11:14 GMT

Herr-Berbunch · 11-28-12, 08:06 AM

Didn't know it was legal anywhere in the world. Where is Penguin to defend himself?

Gerald · 11-28-12, 08:10 AM

He stays away, for some reason, which I do not know, but he is after all a Penguin

MH · 11-28-12, 08:22 AM

Hmmm....very intreresting.
Some heated debate expected here

Herr-Berbunch · 11-28-12, 08:25 AM

Surely, unlike all the religion and political threads, there can only be one side to this debate?

Anybody who agrees with it will be reviled and ridiculed in equal measure.

Except the . . . . . . . . . (insert sheep-bothering countrymen of your choice, there are a few to choose from)

Gerald · 11-28-12, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Surely, unlike all the religion and political threads, there can only be one side to this debate?

Anybody who agrees with it will be reviled and ridiculed in equal measure.

Except the . . . . . . . . . (insert sheep-bothering countrymen of your choice, there are a few to choose from)

Can you upload some pictures, we can have as reference material,

Skybird · 11-28-12, 08:41 AM

Sick. Sometimes criminal.

Not worth to lose any more words on it.

Gerald · 11-28-12, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Sick. Sometimes criminal.

Not worth to lose any more words on it.

But you are German, and you may come up with a statement to the nation on this.

AVGWarhawk · 11-28-12, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Surely, unlike all the religion and political threads, there can only be one side to this debate?

Anybody who agrees with it will be reviled and ridiculed in equal measure.

Except the . . . . . . . . . (insert sheep-bothering countrymen of your choice, there are a few to choose from)

Where men are men and sheep are scared.

AVGWarhawk · 11-28-12, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Sick. Sometimes criminal.

Not worth to lose any more words on it.

What? No 10 paragraph dissertation on this subject?

Just kidding you Skybird.

mapuc · 11-28-12, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Didn't know it was legal anywhere in the world. Where is Penguin to defend himself?

Sad to say, but it's legal here in Denmark

Markus

Skybird · 11-28-12, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

But you are German, and you may come up with a statement to the nation on this.

Being German does not make me the president.

Gerald · 11-28-12, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Being German does not make me the president.

I thought you were on animal rights in society,

BossMark · 11-28-12, 09:05 AM

Out of bloody order, also very very naughty

. Suppose I could used naughtier words but Jim and Steve would have been on me like a ton of bricks

Gerald · 11-28-12, 09:08 AM

rgt that,

11-28-12, 08:06 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Didn't know it was legal anywhere in the world. Where is Penguin to defend himself? __________________

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	He stays away, for some reason, which I do not know, but he is after all a Penguin __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-28-12, 08:25 AM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Surely, unlike all the religion and political threads, there can only be one side to this debate? Anybody who agrees with it will be reviled and ridiculed in equal measure. Except the . . . . . . . . . (insert sheep-bothering countrymen of your choice, there are a few to choose from) __________________

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Sick. Sometimes criminal. Not worth to lose any more words on it. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Out of bloody order, also very very naughty . Suppose I could used naughtier words but Jim and Steve would have been on me like a ton of bricks __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Hmmm....very intreresting. Some heated debate expected here

11-28-12, 09:08 AM	#15
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	rgt that, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie