A Bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to increase the sentence available to the court for those convicted of a criminal offence related to animal fighting; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
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The Animal Fighting (Sentencing) Bill would change the law so courts can impose tougher penalties on people convicted of offences related to animal fighting under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, with related provisions to support enforcement. It aims to strengthen punishment and clarify how these offences are dealt with. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
In the House of Commons, the bill is at the second reading stage. The record shows a first reading in 2016, with no further stages listed in the provided information.
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4 Jul 2016
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
