Harsher sentences for animal abusers moved a step closer yesterday as MPs backed a change in the law. The Animal Welfare Bill, which would raise the maximum sentence for animal cruelty ten-fold from six months in prison to five years, passed its second Commons reading. The Animal Welfare Bill, which would raise the maximum sentence for animal cruelty ten-fold from six months in prison to five years, passed its second Commons reading. Environment minister Victoria Prentis was among those to support the Bill, describing it as 'absolutely necessary'. Ms Atherton told MPs: 'Preparing for today I spoke to vets in my constituency of Wrexham.

Source: Daily Mail October 24, 2020 00:39 UTC