iOS - Android The new Act outlines changes including increased maximum penalties for the most serious animal welfare offences to five years’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.A part of the Act yet to be introduced is around animals that have been taken into possession on welfare grounds to be rehomed without the need for a civil court order.Mr Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, told Lanarkshire Live: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to see first-hand the important work carried out by the Scottish SPCA.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“It was a pleasure to be invited to the local Scottish SPCA rehoming centre.
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