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Art. 1 Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG) - Zweck
TSchG; 1. Kapitel: Allgemeines
Art. 1 TSchG · Zweck
Zweck dieses Gesetzes ist es, die Würde und das Wohlergehen des Tieres zu schützen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (41)
ZZ.1995.17 · so (Art. 1 Abs. 3 TSchG)
Hunter's Duty to Injured Dog After Lawful Shooting
The court used this provision to establish that the Animal Welfare Act applies to dogs, as the Hunting Act is explicitly reserved for wild game.
WBE.2025.286 · ag (Art. 1 TSchG)
Dog Breeders' Mandatory Castration Upheld
Cited as the basis for protecting the dignity and welfare of animals.
A/1476/2025 · ge (art. 1 al. 2 LPA)
Enforcement of Non-Pecuniary Administrative Order Against State Deemed Inadmissible
Cited in the reasoning as a rule granting the administrative chamber jurisdiction to examine admissibility.
A/1189/2025 · ge (art. 1 al. 2, art. 6 al. 1 let. b et art. 11 al. 2 LPA)
Jurisdictional Ruling on Administrative Appeal Precedence of Objection
Cited in the reasoning regarding jurisdiction, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders (which simply state incompetence and referral).
A/1310/2024 · ge (art. 1 LPA)
Tax Deduction Disallowed for Pension Buy-Back Preceding Capital Withdrawal
Cited as part of the regulation governing the court fee (émolument).
VB.2024.00131 · zh (Art. 1 TSchG)
Donkey Euthanasia Upheld Due to Severe Neglect
Cited as the legal basis for the duty to protect animal welfare, which was relevant to the court's consideration of the veterinarian's actions.
VB.2023.00580 · zh (Art. 1 TSchG)
Pony Owner Compliance Conditions Upheld
This provision was cited among others in the list of legal norms applicable to the case being decided.
A/2045/2024 · ge (art. 1 al. 2, art. 6 al. 1 let. b et art. 11 al. 2 LPA)
Appeal Inadmissibility for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
Cited in the reasoning concerning the court's ex officio review of its jurisdiction.
A/1783/2024 · ge (art. 1 al. 2 LPA)
Inadmissibility of Direct Appeal Against Student Grants Decision Due to Failure to Exhaust Internal Remedies
Cited as part of the basis for the court's self-examination of jurisdiction.
EDGS.2023.23 · ag (Art. 1 TSchG)
Animal Welfare Ban Upheld Due to Risk of Future Harm
This article was mentioned to emphasize that the protection of animal welfare is the main purpose of the law, justifying the withdrawal of suspensive effect.
A/2257/2021 · ge (art. 1 et 2 LPA)
Brazilian National's Residency Appeal Rejected on Hardship Grounds
Cited alongside Art. 60 and 62 to 65 LPA to declare the appeal admissible.
B-5549/2023 (Art. 1 Abs. 1 TschG)
Animal Care Training Accreditation Revocation Appeal
Cited as the overarching goal of the Animal Welfare Act.
A/2263/2023 · ge (Art. 1 al. 2 LPA)
Inadmissibility of Administrative Appeal Regarding Access to Criminal File Modalities
Cited in the reasoning concerning the administrative chamber's ex officio review of its jurisdiction.
VB.2023.00403 · zh (Art. 1 TSchG)
Owner loses dog permanently after failing to meet rehoming conditions
Cited as general animal protection law, but not explicitly used in the dispositive orders.
VB.2021.00839 · zh (Art. 1 TSchG)
Sheep Shelter Requirement Upheld Against Cantonal Veterinary Order
Cited as a general legal norm for animal protection.