Rejected petition automatic custodial sentences for animal abusers

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The petition calls for tough sentencing for cases of animal abuse and animal murder

The government should issue proper guidelines to ensure the sentencing for animal abuse is a proper deterrent.£1000 fines and banning do not work. Animal abuse is a hobby for some people only custodial are the way forward

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Date submitted 4 December 2013
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