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Closed petition Pass the bill for increase sentences for animal cruelty
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The government agreed in Aug 2018, that a bill should be passed to increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty to 5 years
The draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill. August 2018
This was agreed in parliament to be passed, still waiting . We need this now to protect animals
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