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Livestock Worrying Bill - Clause 1, amendment to increase penalties for livestock worrying offences

17 May 2024

Lead MP

Therese Coffey

Debate Type

Bill Debate

Tags

Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Other Contributors: 12

At a Glance

Therese Coffey raised concerns about livestock worrying bill - clause 1, amendment to increase penalties for livestock worrying offences in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key Requests to Government:

Amendment agreed to.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
The right hon. Member proposed an amendment to increase the penalty that can be imposed on individuals convicted of livestock worrying offences. The proposal is designed to impose an unlimited fine, making it a stronger deterrent against such behaviour. This is in response to growing concerns from farmers and previous recommendations during the Bill's passage.

Shadow Response

Steve Reed
Shadow Response
The hon. Member expressed support for the amendment but called for additional measures, such as requiring dogs to be kept on leads near livestock.
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