This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Increase sentences for animal cruelty cases
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The law is far to lenient in dealing with animal cruelty cases. I think such cases should be treated in the same way as cruelty to humans - what is the difference?
Why ban someone for 5 years when they have been found guilty of animal abuse - the chances are they will do the same thing!
Why was this petition rejected?
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/105764
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