Maneesha Deckha

Maneesha Deckha, a leading Professor of Law at the University of Victoria, explores the legal concept of personhood and its implications for animal rights. She discusses the transformative shift from traditional views to 'Legal Beingness,' a framework that addresses the unique identities of non-human beings. Deckha highlights the disparities in legal protections among different animal species and critiques human-centric perspectives in academia. Her insights provoke thought on the complexities of animal advocacy and the potential for evolving legal recognition that values all sentient beings.