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UIN 28052

Pets: Theft

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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6 July 2021

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14 July 2021 · Answer

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14 July 2021

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of offenders found guilty of the theft of a pet received a custodial sentence in each of the last 10 years.

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  1. 6 July 2021

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of offenders found guilty of the theft of a pet received a custodial sentence in each of the last 10 years.

    Source: Commons

  2. 14 July 2021

    Answer

    The government recognises the deep distress which the theft of a much-loved pet can cause. All reported crimes should be investigated and, where appropriate, taken through the courts and met with tough sentences. Theft is a criminal offence under the Thef...

    Source: Written answer

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