Dog Theft: A Case for Tougher Sentencing Legislation
Dogs, and other companion animals, are currently classed as “property” in theft sentencing legislation for England and Wales. This means that offenders who steal dogs are given similar sentences to those that steal inanimate objects. This review presents the argument that the penalty for dog theft s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/5/78 |