Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 121137

Animal Welfare: Reoffenders

Tabled: 16 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Graeme Downie

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what percentage of people convicted for animal cruelty have reoffended in the last five years.

Answer

Jake Richards

In 2023/24, the proven reoffending rate for offenders with an index offence of animal cruelty was 15.9%. This is an increase of 3 percentage points from 12.9% in 2019/20.Proven reoffending rates, number of reoffences, number of reoffenders, and number of ...

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