FACE JAIL TIME For Stealing Pets - UK's NEW PET ABDUCTION BILL
The Pet Abduction Bill is a proposed Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom introduced by Anna Firth to the House of Commons on 6 December 2023. The Bill passed third reading in the Commons on 19 April 2024.
Proposals to ensure criminals face up to five years in jail for abducting cats and dogs have moved closer to becoming law after they cleared the Commons.
The Pet Abduction Bill, which would apply in England and Northern Ireland, creates two new offences and will now be sent to the House of Lords for further consideration.
Animals are regarded as property under existing theft legislation, with campaigners