North Yorkshire farmer, 70, fined after woman trampled by cows – BBC News
‘A 70-year-old farmer has been fined after a dog walker was seriously injured when she was trampled by cows.’
BBC News, 14th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: animals
Cat and dog theft set to be made criminal offence – BBC News
‘The government is expected to back making stealing cats and dogs a specific criminal offence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.’
BBC News, 19th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kent charity fined over escape of ‘ladies’ man’ emu – BBC News
‘An animal charity has been given a £100 fine after a “ladies’ man” emu escaped.’
BBC News, 13th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Permitted development and the Habitats Regulations 2017 – Local Government Lawyer
‘Anne Gerzon explains how the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 apply to the deemed grant of planning permission set out in the General Permitted Development Order 2015.’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court gives judgment in Koetsier v Thomas and LJP Owen Limited t/a Nolton Stables – Old Square Chambers
‘On 10 October 2023, the High Court gave judgment dismissing the Claimant’s claims in negligence and pursuant to section 2(2) Animals Act 1971 in circumstances where a horse reacted to the presence of a dog causing the Claimant to fall and suffer severe spinal cord injury.’
Old Square Chambers, 20th October 2023
Source: oldsquare.co.uk
Judges to rule on whether tenants in England have right to keep a pet – The Guardian
‘Judges are to be asked to rule on whether private landlords can “reasonably” deny a tenant’s request to keep a pet, under sweeping reforms to the private rented sector facing a key parliamentary debate on Monday.’
The Guardian, 23rd October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Episode 11: Interview with Rachel O’Connor – Insect protein for animal feed – 39 Essex Chambers
‘Whilst there has been a shift in the UK to less meat and dairy consumption, globally the amount consumed is only likely to increase. A significant proportion of animal feed is soya, which is imported from South America. Rachel O’Connor explains why using insect protein as animal feed makes sense from a land use, climate change, biodiversity and food system perspective. She sets out the regulatory framework for animal feed in the UK; and the legal barriers to the wider adoption of insects as an important source of protein.’
39 Essex Chambers, 20th September 2023
Source: www.39essex.com
Jail for Leeds man who slashed and strangled horses – BBC News
‘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
UK ban on American XL bully dogs boosts demand for muzzles – The Guardian
‘Demand for muzzles and training classes for American XL bully dogs has soared since Rishi Sunak announced the breed would be banned by the end of the year.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Two women jailed for torturing and killing pet parrot in Carlisle – The Guardian
‘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
England and Wales law on foxhunting unworkable, says police chief – The Guardian
‘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
Advances in synthetic embryos leave legislators needing to catch up – The Guardian
‘Synthetic embryos sit at a unique juxtaposition: scientifically fascinating, ethically challenging and, for the most part, entirely unregulated by current legislation. The latest work by Prof Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz’s team brings these issues into stark relief and show that developments in this field are happening so quickly that the science is rapidly outpacing the law.’
The Guardian, 14th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Couple get payout after water buffaloes fall into Essex swimming pool – The Guardian
‘An Essex couple have spent 10 months seeking compensation after 18 escaped water buffaloes stampeded through their garden, with eight of them taking a morning dip in their new swimming pool.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Renters (Reform) Bill – overview Part 2 – Nearly Legal
‘Following on from yesterday (17 May) publication of the Renters (Reform) Bill and Part 1 of my overview of what the Bill does, onwards to the rest of it. Pets! There has been a lot of fuss about this, but as Tessa Shepperson has sagely observed, it doesn’t really make much of a change to existing law. The Bill adds an implied term that the tenant has a right to request to keep a pet and that the landlord cannot unreasonably refuse such a request. Where the landlord’s own lease forbids pets, or requires the superior landlord’s consent, the landlord is to request this. It is not unreasonable for a landlord to refuse permission if their superior landlord had refused consent, or if the landlord’s own lease forbids pets.’
Nearly Legal , 18th May 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory – The Independent
‘All pet cats in England must be microchipped under a new law which could see their owners face a £500 fine if they do not get it done.’
The Independent, 13th March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jet Skis: New rules crack down on reckless water scooter use – BBC News
‘Welsh wildlife experts have welcomed measures to crack down on reckless water scooter use.’
BBC News, 29th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Havant woman jailed over ‘terrifying’ dog attack on toddler – BBC News
‘A woman whose dog seriously injured a toddler during a “terrifying” attack has been jailed for 10 months.’
BBC News, 9th December 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Research Briefing: Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill – House of Commons Library
‘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
Lincolnshire: Police dispersal order to tackle rising hare coursing – BBC News
‘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
Vegan who said tackling mouse infestation was ‘against ethical beliefs’ is fined – The Independent
‘A vegan who failed to deal with a mouse infestation at her mid-terrace home, claiming that taking action would go against her ethical beliefs, has been fined by a court.’
The Independent, 12th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
