Battersea welcomes Government decision to introduce five-year sentences for animal cruelty in England.
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home fully supports the Government announcement that it intends to increase maximum sentences for the worst cases of animal cruelty in England from six months to five years. The news comes just eight months after Battersea launched its campaign for tougher sentences.
Claire Horton, Battersea’s Chief Executive, said: “Battersea is thrilled that the Government plans to raise the maximum sentence for the most abhorrent cases of animal cruelty in England from six months to five years.
“This shows that the political will is there to make the punishment fit the crime and so many innocent animals will benefit from their actions.” Read more