During the preparation periods you will be responsible for the
following:
Devise a system for maintaining order during the hearings. While the witnesses are testifying there will be no disorderly conduct. The chairpersons are responsible for issuing official warnings and charging participants with "contempt". Anyone charged with contempt will be removed from the hearings by the bailiff (me), given a zero for participation, and assigned some out of class work.
Think of questions to ask each witness. Discuss what information you think the committee needs in order to make an informed decision about this issue. Write down at least 2 specific questions to be asked of each witness. The following groups and individuals will be asked to testify before the Committee on Animal Welfare.
American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums
Vegetarians for Ethical Farming Practices
Animal Liberation Front
American Medical Association
Biozyme Pharmaceuticals
National Cattleman's Association
Belle Visage Cosmetics Corporation
International Vegan Society
Nature's Way Cosmetics Corporation
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Student Action Corps for Animals
Veterinarian Technician
Decide on the order in which witnesses will be called to
testify.
You will be graded based on the following criteria.
10 pts - Skill, seriousness in conducting the hearing
20 pts - Written recommendations. You will have time to prepare a written "Report of the Committe on Animal Welfare". This report should include recommendations about how the following issues should be addressed through laws and regulation.
Use of animals for medical research
Use of animals for product safety research
Use and treatment of livestock animals
Use of animals for food
Use of animals for educational research and experimentation
Use of animals as pets
Use of animals in the entertainment and other industries