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Animal Welfare in Hong Kong

Tougher penalties for animal cruelty mooted

A proposal to raise the maximum penalty for animal cruelty acts to a $100,000 fine and 12 months' jail from the existing $5,000 fine and six months' jail will be tabled to lawmakers on July 5, Health, Welfare & Food Bureau says.

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill 2006 seeks to impose a heavier penalty on animal-cruelty offences to serve a stronger deterrent effect....


Source: Tougher penalties for animal cruelty mooted

Link: What crime can an animal commit? Too old! - TV Ad

Date: 2006-07-11

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