Rejected petition Ensure harsher punishment for dognappers

Introduce a custodian sentence

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Animal theft is on the rise, with many people being assaulted in the street and having their beloved pets stolen from them in broad daylight, most people believe an animal to be part of the family and a beloved companion. There needs to be a harsher punishment for these cruel unnecessary crimes to discourage people from continuing this sick crime.

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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:

Make dog theft a specific criminal offence: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/560216

Increase minimum and maximum sentences for pet theft: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/563711

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Date submitted 12 February 2021
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