Rejected petition Change the law for animal cruelty

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As an animal lover I find it absolutely disgusting you can cause unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal and only face a fine.

The law needs to change. Too many animals are neglected and when their owners are caught they almost never receive custodial sentences.

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I ask you to change the law. Impose mandatory custodial sentences for neglect AND make banning orders for life, not just a few years.

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Date submitted 16 January 2014
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