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The Criminal Prosecution and Capital Punishment of Animals

By E. P. Evans
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The work surveys historical practices in which animals were formally accused, tried, and sometimes executed for harms or infestations, drawing on court records, ecclesiastical decrees, and contemporary theological writings. It catalogues procedural forms and ritual responses, including excommunications, anathemas, processions, and clerical interventions, and presents case studies ranging from insect infestations to livestock prosecutions. The analysis traces explanations that attribute animal mischief to demonic agency or moral agency, examines legal reasoning and popular belief, and challenges modern sentimental interpretations by situating these proceedings within medieval and early modern juridical and criminological ideas about punishment and responsibility.

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E. P. Evans

E. P. Evans was a British author and scholar known for his unique exploration of the intersection between law and animal rights. His notable work, "The Criminal Prosecution and Capital Punishment of Animals," examines historical cases where animals were subjected to legal proceedings, reflecting societal attitudes towards animals and justice. Through his writings, Evans contributed to discussions on ethics and the treatment of animals, making him a significant figure in the discourse surrounding animal rights in the late 19th century. His work remains a thought-provoking examination of the legal system's approach to non-human entities.

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