Sweden will soon introduce a total ban on bestiality, which until now has only been illegal if cruelty to the animal in terms of physical and psychological suffering could be proven. From January 1, any sexual act with an animal will be punishable by a fine, a maximum prison sentence of two years, or both, even if the animal shows no sign of injury or suffering.
Horses are the species most often abused, the Swedish Animal Welfare Agency said in its report, which it handed to the government. A total of 209 cases of bestiality, of which 161 involved horses, have been documented since the 1970s, the agency said. It based its figures on responses to more than 1,600 questionnaires sent to veterinarians, animal welfare inspectors and police agencies across the country.
"It's very good that the law will be changed," said Johan Beck-Friis, a spokesman for the Swedish Federation of Veterinarians.
I don't know about Sweden, but in my part of Europe, and I am sure elsewhere, bestiality is normally just instinctively taboo, hence it does not even have to be legislated. Any swedes here care to provide further details?
Poll made by someone at page 29. Make it "weren't taboo/illegal" Edit: and 2 more polls
Poll: If it weren't taboo, would you fuck an animal (dog, horse, goat, etc.)
No (189)
83%
Yes (40)
17%
229 total votes
Your vote: If it weren't taboo, would you fuck an animal (dog, horse, goat, etc.)
I have done it and I see no problem doing it again (12)
17%
I have never done it but I might/will (6)
9%
I have done it but I will not do it again (1)
1%
69 total votes
Your vote: Having sex with animals
(Vote): I have never had and will never do it (Vote): I have never done it but I might/will (Vote): I have done it but I will not do it again (Vote): I have done it and I see no problem doing it again
Poll: Reasons for (possibly) having sex with animals
I (may) have a thing for animals (11)
42%
Curiosity (5)
19%
No chance to do it with humans (2) (5)
19%
I was forced into doing it (losing a bet, etc.) (4)
15%
Tradition / local practice / belief (1)
4%
Other reasons (please specify) (0)
0%
26 total votes
Your vote: Reasons for (possibly) having sex with animals
(Vote): Curiosity (Vote): Tradition / local practice / belief (Vote): I was forced into doing it (losing a bet, etc.) (Vote): No chance to do it with humans (2) (Vote): I (may) have a thing for animals (Vote): Other reasons (please specify)
Can't you just persecute the people for animal cruelty? If that is not "enough", then perhaps the animal cruelty laws do not go far enough. But I see no reason to create another extra law for that.
I feel it should be illegal, because technically an animal cannot give consent for sex, so when it occurs it's "rape" or "animal cruelty" depending on how you look at it.
Not sure why this is worthy of GD, btw. I am sure most people find this repulsive.
That awkward moment when you learn about your country in TL. Also so early in the morning. I remember there was news years ago about a debate in parliament on bestiality. One member literally shocked everyone when he argued it is difficult to differentiate sexuality between animals and people.
It's taboo in Sweden aswell, this is just to easier punish people commiting these acts i guess.
"Does not even have to legislated" - what countries are you talking about? It's illegal for in most countries as far as I know. The same article states:
"The ban will bring Sweden in line with a European Union directive.".
I'm surprised, I've always been under the impression that bestiality has always been illegal here. I mean honestly, how hard is it to make the case that it's animal cruelty?
We can own them, pet them, restrain them but god forbid someone tries something sexual with them. Stupid law but if i were to protest something it'd be something more important so W/E.
On June 14 2013 16:11 nttea wrote: We can own them, pet them, restrain them but god forbid someone tries something sexual with them. Stupid law but if i were to protest something it'd be something more important so W/E.
Are you implying you think sex with animals is ok?
"It's called 'Interspecies Erotica' you jackass" Nah but seriously, how isn't this illegal already? You can be thrown in jail for having sex with a 17 year old.. You would think this a no brainer.
On June 14 2013 16:11 nttea wrote: We can own them, pet them, restrain them but god forbid someone tries something sexual with them. Stupid law but if i were to protest something it'd be something more important so W/E.
Are you implying you think sex with animals is ok?
On June 14 2013 16:11 nttea wrote: We can own them, pet them, restrain them but god forbid someone tries something sexual with them. Stupid law but if i were to protest something it'd be something more important so W/E.
Are you implying you think sex with animals is ok?
Yeah, that's what wierded me out most. My instinct says to make a joke about how it's true, then, about girls and ponies, but somehow I get the feeling it's the other way around.
You'd think people would go for something more convenient in this day and age.
EPT
