In two nations of the #UK, both #England, and #Wales, animal abusers may now receive five-years imprisonment instead of the current 6-months. This law will come in to force on #June 29th, 2021.
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The #RSPCA have petitioned in a desperate attempt to bring those to firmer justice whom abuse animals.
Those convicted under the Animal Welfare Act of 2006 may soon face up to five-years imprisonment.