I thank my very good friend who represents Southend—the city—for allowing me to intervene. I am absolutely surprised that more people are not brought to court for animal cruelty in this country, given the number of people found by the RSPCA doing despicable and very cruel things. The RSPCA can bring people to court, so I just do not get why there are not many more people in magistrates’ courts facing—soon hopefully increased—sentences.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Stewart
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 23 October 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.
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