The new law, being proposed, would be considered in cases of dog fighting, abuse of puppies and kittens, or gross neglect of farm animals.
The proposal will raise the maximum jail term from six months and if passed will also provide more protection for service dogs and horses, according to a BBC article.
Claire Horton, chief executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, told the BBC the bill was a “landmark achievement” and would make a “profound difference”.
“We, and many other rescue centers, see shocking cases of cruelty and neglect come through our gates and there are many more animals that are dumped and don’t even make it off the streets,” she said.
According to the BBC article a public consultation on the new proposal was held last year with 70 percent of people asked supporting it.
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