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The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021

28th April 2021 | News

This new legislation which comes into force on 29 April 2021 increases the maximum sentence for worst animal cruelty offences from six months to five years in England and Wales.

← Queen's Speech New Legislation for Animal Welfare: the recognition of Animal SentienceNorway leads the way in preventing the unethical breeding of dogs →

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