Rejected petition Tougher Punishments for Animal Cruelty

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Every day in the news we are seeing new cases of horrific and distressing crimes against animals. Only this week stories of cats being drowned, fed to snakes and a dog who had it's throat slit by it's master are to name but a few. Although the crimes committed are gruesome unfortunately the punishments are too lenient.
The government must review the punishments handed out to these criminals and ensure animals are protected

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Date submitted 10 December 2011
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