Leducate Explains: Pet Abduction Laws
Suggested Title: Pet Abduction as a Criminal Offence in the UK
A new criminal offence will come into effect later this summer to address pet-smuggling. This article will lay out the existing law surrounding pet theft, how the new Pet Abduction Bill will complement existing law, and the rights and responsibilities that pet owners will have following its enforcement.
Introduction
What is the existing law in the UK?
What does the new bill say? How will it fit with existing law? What gaps in the legislation will it fill?
What new rights and responsibilities will pet owners have?
What are the consequences of committing an offence?
What is the general discourse (critics, supporters, etc.) around this new bill?
Conclusion
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