Response 296593949

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1. The Scottish Government proposes that the maximum penalties for the most serious animal welfare offences should be strengthened. Do you agree?

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It’s despicable

2. Do you agree that the maximum prison sentence available for offences under section 19 (unnecessary suffering) and section 23 (animal fighting) should be increased from twelve months to five years imprisonment?

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It should be increased to 10 years

3. Do you agree that there should be no upper limit on fines for offences under section 19 (unnecessary suffering) and section 23 (animal fighting)?

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Use the proceeds of crime act to strip them of all there assets

4. Other than increasing the maximum penalties for unnecessary suffering; should we amend legislation in any other ways, in regard to attacks on service animals?

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5. Do you agree that there should be no statutory time limit for prosecuting offences under section 19 (unnecessary suffering) and section 23 (animal fighting)?

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6. Do you agree the introduction of proportionate fixed penalty notices would improve the enforcement of animal welfare offences?

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But it would have to be more than a nominal amount

7. Do you agree that there is a need to speed up the process of making permanent arrangements for animals taken into possession under section 32 of the Act?

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The sooner they are cared for in a loving environment the better

8. Do you agree that the ability to make suitable permanent arrangements for animals taken into possession (using a court disposal order) after service of a notice and after lapse of a specified period will benefit the welfare of animals?

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I don’t really understand the q

9. Do you agree that the ability to make suitable arrangements for these seized animals after a short period will free up resources of the relevant enforcement authorities and animal welfare charities; allowing them to help a greater number of animals?

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What are the suitable arrangements going to be if its rehousing then yes

10. Should such a new power to make permanent arrangements for animals that have been taken into possession apply to all animals, or only to commercially kept animals; such as puppies in breeding facilities, puppies for sale and livestock?

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11. Do you agree that the owner or previous keeper should have an opportunity to appeal against permanent arrangements being made within a short time period?

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12. Do you agree that three weeks is a reasonable period of notice before making suitable permanent arrangements for animals taken into possession?

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It should be done immediately

13. Do you agree that the previous keeper should be able to apply for compensation based on the commercial value of these animals, less reasonable costs?

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Animal cruelty does not deserve reward

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