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Animal cruelty linked to domestic violence
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20 January 2006 Animal cruelty linked to domestic violence
Animal cruelty and domestic violence could be linked, according to research highlighted in a recent debate on the proposed Animal Welfare Bill. Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner told the House of Commons that research conducted by Worldwide Alternatives to Violence Trust found that people who mistreated animals were also prone to violent acts against humans, particularly in domestic situations.
"There is a close correlation between the perpetration of crimes of violence against people - especially domestic violence - and of crimes of cruelty to animals," said Mr Turner.
"In 2004, the RSPCA investigated more that 100,000 cases of animal cruelty, if the link is correct, then that highlights a terrible increase in human and animal suffering."
The bill, which has been described as the biggest animal welfare reform for a century, could encourage demand for pet insurance as extra responsibilities will be placed on pet owners to ensure their animal's welfare.
It is hoped that the reforms will bring the welfare of companion animals up to the same standard as those that apply to farm animals.
Maximum fines for offenders will total £20,000, along with extended prison sentences of just under one year.
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