Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“When he plans to publish the findings of his consultation on the draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill; and if he will bring forward legislative proposals on five-year sentences for animal cruelty.”
Tabled: 4 June 2018Answered: 7 June 2018
Asked by
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
Jake Richards
My hon. Friend raises a really important point. The Sentencing Bill, which we will debate later today, has really important measures that will protect victims of domestic abuse and ensure that victims are at the heart of our criminal justice policy, as well as probation services.