Stronger penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations on animal sales
Every year, countless animals suffer at the hands of people who intentionally harm, neglect, or kill them. While the Animal Welfare Act increased maximum penalties in England and Wales, we think too many offenders still face minimal consequences — sending the message that animal lives don’t matter.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Introduce custodial minimum sentences for animal cruelty offences
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Fund a new government-backed animal cruelty policing unit
Regulate and reform veterinary care
Stronger penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations on animal sales
Every year, countless animals suffer at the hands of people who intentionally harm, neglect, or kill them. While the Animal Welfare Act increased maximum penalties in England and Wales, we think too many offenders still face minimal consequences — sending the message that animal lives don’t matter.
Similar motions
Introduce custodial minimum sentences for animal cruelty offences
Change laws regarding abuse of multiple animals
Make all domestic animal breeding a regulated practice protecting the animals
Fund a new government-backed animal cruelty policing unit
Regulate and reform veterinary care