Dr Danny Chambers

Dr Danny Chambers

Liberal Democrat — Winchester

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Animal Cruelty and Domestic Abuse

Contribution

I pay tribute to Holly’s mum, Annette, and the right hon. Member for the relentless campaigning they have done to promote Holly’s law. That is hugely important, and they have not given up on it. With all those stats about the link between the abuse of humans and the abuse of animals, we are talking about how we can protect women and children from avoidable abuse, but many abusers start as children. We saw that in the case of Holly’s partner, and we saw it recently in the case of Russell Brand, who as a child was kicking his dog down the stairs. There must be a way of recording and escalating such incidents. Many children who abuse animals are receiving abuse themselves, and when they grow up they are significantly more likely to harm humans. There must be a way of intervening early to prevent these children, who are often victims of abuse, from going on to cause abuse.

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