‘A woman who left 35 puppies and a dog in a dilapidated caravan covered in faeces and without food or water in Sussex has been given a suspended sentence over numerous animal welfare offences.’
The Guardian, 7th January 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two animal rights activists have been sentenced to community orders over milk-pouring stunts at two high-end department stores in central London.’
BBC News, 12th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Dujardin’s international ban, handed out by the FEI – the world governing body of equestrian sports – is backdated to the start of her provisional suspension and she will be eligible to compete again from July 2025.’
BBC News, 5th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two women have been jailed for their part in a monkey torture ring and behaviour described by the judge as “depraved, sickening and wicked”.’
BBC News, 13th November 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The advertising watchdog has launched an investigation into adverts by the RSPCA, following complaints that claims in them are misleading.’
The Independent, 19th September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A woman who kept 191 dogs in “pitiful” conditions in Devon has been jailed.’
BBC News, 4th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Gary Priddle from Exeter given community order after 10 animals died when heating failed over Christmas.’
The Guardian, 30th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two schoolboys who killed more than 20 animals including rabbits, snakes and birds at an environmental college have been handed a community order.’
The Independent, 18th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
A “sadistic” man who filmed the brutal torture, mutilation and killing of dozens of wild animals has been jailed.
BBC News, 7th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A cat killer obsessed with violence and death has been jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years after being convicted of murdering a man she deliberately targeted as part of a sexual fantasy.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A woman obsessed with death who once livestreamed the killing of a cat has been found guilty of murdering a man.’
BBC News, 23rd February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who slashed three horses with a knife and tried to strangle another has been jailed.’
BBC News, 26th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two women who tortured and killed a friend’s pet parrot during a lengthy drinking session have been jailed by a judge who described their cruelty as “beyond comprehension”.’
The Guardian, 29th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
2023 c. 28 – Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
2023 c. 25 – Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Act 2023
2023 c. 24 – Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023
2023 c. 23 – Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Act 2023
2023 c. 22 – Shark Fins Act 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘England’s most senior police officer on foxhunting has said the law on the crime is not working because it permits trail hunts that have become a “smokescreen” for the continued illegal persecution of animals.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Updated sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences that reflect changes introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021, were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.’
Sentencing Council, 10th May 2023
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘Environmentalist Chris Packham’s libel trial over denied allegations that he misled the public into donating to a wildlife charity to rescue “broken” tigers from circuses is set to begin at the High Court.’
The Independent, 2nd May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A woman who was filmed killing and eating her pet hamster has been jailed for 12 months.’
BBC News, 8th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘This briefing provides an overview of the proposed measures in the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, along with background on the issues it aims to address.’
House of Commons Library , 29th November 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘A county-wide dispersal order has been issued by police in Lincolnshire after multiple reports of hare coursing.’
BBC News, 20th November 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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