Man jailed for shooting cats in Surrey – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed over a shooting spree that led to one cat’s death and left six others injured.’
The Guardian, 17th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: animals
Hunting enthusiasts accuse CPS of ‘caving in to pressure from animal rights campaigners’ – Daily Telegraph
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has been accused of caving in to pressure from animal rights campaigners after a second huntsman was cleared of assaulting a female protester in a matter of months.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th February 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tough new laws will ban the sale of puppies under eight weeks old – Daily Telegraph
‘The sale of puppies under eight weeks old is to be made illegal under plans to crack down on so-called backstreet breeders and puppy farms.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd February 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Court orders farmer, 83, to pay £30,000 over Britain’s ‘most dangerous herd of cows’ that killed one rambler in spate of attacks – Daily Telegraph
‘An 83-year-old farmer who kept Britain’s “most dangerous” herd of cows ignored official warnings to control them before they attacked and killed a retired professor.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th December 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police animals do not need to be given same legal status as officers injured on duty, Government suggests – Daily Telegraph
‘Police animals do not necessarily need to be given the same legal status as officers who are injured on duty, the Government has suggested ahead of a parliamentary debate on the issue on Monday.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th November 2016
Source; www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman sentenced for illegal trade of tiger skins – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A woman has been given a six month suspended prison sentence at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court for attempting to sell two tiger skin rugs illegally on eBay in 2014.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 30/09/2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Antiques dealer found guilty of trying to sell elephant tusk at Christie’s after being ‘misled by expert’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A dealer who tried to sell an elephant tusk at Christie’s has been spared a fine after claiming he was “misled” by their antiques experts.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Canines in court: therapy dogs making the wait for a verdict ‘more human’ – The Guardian
‘Unique in the UK, Chelmsford county court hosts therapy dogs each week, to reduce stress and make court less intimidating.’
The Guardian, 28th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
No jail for woman who decapitated snakes with scissors and ate heads – Daily Telegraph
‘A woman who decapitated two pet snakes with a pair of scissors and tried to swallow their severed heads while drunk has escaped a prison term.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Monkey selfie: Animal charity Peta challenges ruling – BBC News
‘An animal charity has appealed against a court decision which ruled a monkey could not own the copyright to a selfie photograph it took.’
BBC News, 12th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Missing cat found after four years – but family can’t be told who has him because of data protection rules – Daily Telegraph
‘A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen – only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ancient grazing rights threatened as controversial baaaaaaad behaviour orders used to criminalise sheep – Daily Telegraph
‘it is one of the most ancient surviving commoners’ rights in England, thought to date at least to the Norman conquest if not before. But the custom of allowing sheep to roam freely in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire is set to be criminalised in one village, in the latest manifestation of controversial new antisocial behaviour laws nicknamed the “busybodies’ charter”.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Three jailed for selling drugged horses to hide health and behavioural problems – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Three people have been jailed for their roles in selling horses with physical ailments or behavioural issues to unsuspecting members of the public.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 11th July 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Sarah McClay death: South Lakes Safari Zoo fined – BBC News
‘A zoo where a keeper was mauled to death by a tiger has been fined for health and safety breaches.’
BBC News, 10th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Derby residents consider legal action over fly plague – BBC News
‘Residents plagued by flies from a recycling centre said they hope to take legal action against the Environment Agency and the site operator.’
BBC News, 7th June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Popular zoo animals could be banned under EU rules amid fears about them escaping – Daily Telegraph
‘Popular zoo animals including raccoons and chipmunks could be banned from collections under EU rules amid concerns about them escaping and setting up home, it has been claimed.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Odd laws you may unknowingly break – BBC News
‘An 800-year-old dress code banning women from taking off their hats may finally be overturned later in Norfolk. But what other old-fashioned, or just plain strange, rules are in place around England?’
BBC News, 31st May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal upholds rejection of bid to register rights of common – Local Government Lawyer
‘A county council has successfully defended in the Court of Appeal its decision to refuse an application to register rights of common under the Commons Act 2006.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th May 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Plans to change animal welfare codes abandoned by government – BBC News
‘The government has abandoned a controversial plan to repeal animal welfare codes.’
BBC News, 7th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Children were forced to have sex with pets in Coventry, judge rules – The Independent
‘Children were made to perform “sexual activities” with each other – and animals – at a hotel, a family court judge has concluded.’
The Independent, 21st January 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
