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SO, Dorset MP Chris Loder thinks encouraging young people to follow the science and reduce their carbon footprint by eating less meat is "woke". He says it is "astounding" that the BBC programme suggested that children could reduce their meat consumption over a two-week period as one step towards earning a Blue Peter Green badge. More astounding is that the West Dorset MP is either unaware, or uninterested, in the scientific consensus - cutting meat and dairy consumption is an absolutely ...

TAUNTON Deane MP Rebecca Pow has welcomed the Animal Welfare (Sentencing Bill), which will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty Longer prison sentences for animal cruelty come into force this summer after the Bill received Royal Assent this week. This means that the maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty will be raised from six months to five years from June 29. The new maximum penalty will enable courts to take a firmer approach to cases such as dog fighting, abuse of puppies...

IT WAS a pleasure to read Chris Loder’s column, in last week’s Bridport & Lyme Regis News (Thursday 22 April), about the recently announced “National Bus Strategy” and we must be grateful that we have a Member of Parliament for whom public transport provision is such a high priority. It is also encouraging that the Government has finally recognised the importance of an effective, convenient and inexpensive bus service to provide connectivity between communities, and become a genuine...

Dog lovers celebrate as animal abusers set to get tougher sentences The change will come into effect in England and Wales, bringing up the maximum sentence for animal abusers like Scotland and Northern Ireland – where they can already face five years imprisonment Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Calling all dog lovers! Sign up to TeamDogs for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and stories.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subs...

Horsetalk.co.nz A seismic day for animal welfare in Britain: Maximum jail terms jump for worst offences A campaign by animal welfare organisations in Britain has resulted in a major increase in the maximum sentence for the most serious animal cruelty offences. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act has completed its final reading in the House of Lords and has received Royal Assent, meaning sentences for animal cruelty will increase from a maximum of six months to five years. The charity W...

The online meeting that was held with Stephen Crabb and Redhill School’s year 3 and 4 pupils to talk about their brilliant work in promoting Finn’s Law Part 2. Pupils from Redhill Prep School in Haverfordwest have been praised in Parliament for their tireless work over the last four years in campaigning for stronger laws to protect animals. Under the guidance of teacher Vicky Brown, the young pupils have lobbied their local MP Stephen Crabb, members of the House of Lords and a number of...

It was a pleasure to read Chris Loder’s column last week about the recently announced “National Bus Strategy” and we must be grateful that we have a MP for whom public transport provision is such a high priority. It is also encouraging the Government has finally recognised the importance of an effective, convenient and inexpensive bus service to provide connectivity between communities, and become a genuine alternative to the private car. There is also acceptance that – in order t...

Animal cruelty prison sentences raised to up to five years It comes in an effort to crack down on animal cruelty cases like dog fighting, abuse of kittens and puppies and neglect of farm animals. People who hurt animals can now be jailed for up to five years Calling all dog lovers! Sign up to our TeamDogs newsletter for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and storiesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide t...

Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receives Royal Assent and will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty

THE Police and Crime Commissioner elections are happening on Thursday 6th May. I have a good working relationship with Dorset Police and our Chief Constable. They work incredibly hard for all of us in Dorset, and their role in keeping us and our communities safe is vital. The Police and Crime Commissioner is the elected leader offering direction to the police. I want to see the police in Dorset tackling the despicable county lines drug gangs, which are unacceptable and must be stopped. ...