Thank you for contacting me about animal cruelty sentencing.
I agree that there is no place in this country for animal cruelty, and we must ensure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has now passed through the Public Bill Committee, backed by the Government and I look forward to it coming back to the House for the Report Stage and Third Reading. You have my assurance that I will continue to do all I can to support the Bill’s swift passage through both the Commons and the Lords.
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