Thursday, 30 July 2020

Government rejects calls to make 'spiralling' pet theft a crime

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Calls to make pet theft a specific criminal offence have been rejected by ministers, who say it is covered by existing laws.

Campaigners argue stiffer penalties are needed to deter thieves.

And a petition urging government to act has gathered more than 250,000 names.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53594765

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