That is an interesting consideration, and one that will be explored within the legal system. I am sure that we can look into it further in Committee. To give an example, the RSPCA reports that a man was jailed for just 22 weeks after he was convicted of setting his dogs on a pet cat and a fox. It is important that harming the fox can carry the same sentence as harming the family pet in those circumstances, and the law must reflect that.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Hayman of Ullock
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 July 2019.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.
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