Campaigners welcome new legislation, which they say will help stamp out trade in stolen animalsPet campaigners have welcomed a law that came into force yesterday making the theft of a cat or taking or detaining a dog a criminal offence in the UK.Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024, anyone found guilty of stealing a cat or dog could face up to five years in prison as well as a fine. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/24/pet-thieves-could-be-jailed-for-up-to-five-years-under-new-uk-law
Author : Yusra Abdulahi
Publish date : 2024-08-24 16:12:01
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Pet thieves could be jailed for up to five years under new UK law
