Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 47543
Livestock Worrying: Fines
Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to implement penalties for dog attacks on livestock; and when those penalties will be enforced.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThe Government recognises the distress livestock worrying can cause animals and their keepers. All reported crimes should be taken seriously, investigated and, where appropriate, taken through the courts and met with appropriate penalties. The Government ...
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