A Bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to make the theft of pets an offence; to apply certain post-conviction powers under those Acts to such an offence; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
19 September 2019
The Pets (Theft) Bill would make stealing a pet a criminal offence by amending the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (for England and Wales) and the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. It would apply certain post-conviction powers under those Acts to pet theft offences, giving authorities similar tools to other animal-welfare offences. The goal is to strengthen protection for pets and ensure consistent enforcement across the UK.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee for detailed scrutiny and then proceed to the other stages in both Houses.
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