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Animal Cruelty Sentencing

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Dear Constituent,

Thank you for contacting me about animal cruelty sentencing.

I am a keen animal lover and know you’ll agree with me that there is no place in this country for animal cruelty.

Because we must ensure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law, I am glad that the Government remains committed to reintroducing a Bill to the House of Commons which will increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years’ imprisonment.

This increase in sentencing will send a clear message that this behaviour will not be tolerated. The maximum five-year sentence will become one of the toughest punishments in Europe, strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader on animal welfare. A public consultation found that 70 per cent of people supported the proposals for tougher prison sentences.

The planned change in law means the courts will be able to take a tougher approach to cases such as dog fighting, abuse of puppies and kittens, or gross neglect of farm animals.

These increased maximum sentences will act as a serious deterrent against cruelty and gross neglect in the future, and builds on recent positive action to protect animals, including plans to ban third party puppy and kitten sales and banning the use of wild animals in circuses.

Thank you again for taking the time to contact me about this important issue.

Yours,

EDWARD LEIGH MP

Sir Edward Leigh for Gainsborough

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