Tougher sentences for pet abduction move closer to becoming law
Proposals to ensure criminals face up to five years in jail for abducting cats and dogs have moved closer to becoming law after they cleared the Commons.
The Pet Abduction Bill, which would apply in England and Northern Ireland, creates two new offences and will now be sent to the House of Lords for further consideration.
are regarded as property under existing theft legislation, with campaigners arguing for
