Vikki Slade

Vikki Slade

Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Animal Cruelty and Domestic Abuse

Contribution

Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that there is a gap in the system at the moment, in that abusers can retain legal ownership of those animals and it becomes difficult for the victim to get hold of their animals? Animal rescue charities are reporting that animals are left for long periods in their care while cases go back and forth, often leaving animals unable to be rehomed at the end of a traumatic case?

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