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03/07/2009 |
Author: Mackers
Subject: Model policeman
Posted: 03 July 2009 at 12:50am
Ahhh Graham what's happening? I can't see any of your pictures. I like the 'Captions' bit. Is it me and my computer or are they not there? (This was not an attempt at a comedy caption, seriously dude I can't see them!) |
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03/07/2009 |
Author: Mackers
Subject: Snoring
Posted: 03 July 2009 at 12:42am
Croby what on earth is that link you've posted? It's all about female orgasms and men smelling of cheese!  |
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03/07/2009 |
Author: arliss
Subject: RSPCA Involved
Posted: 03 July 2009 at 12:19am
How will the Act be enforced? The Act gives some formal enforcement powers (such as the power of entry to certain kinds of premises, and the power to seize documents) to the police and inspectors. Inspectors are people appointed by local authorities or, in England, by the Secretary of State (in England) or the National Assembly for Wales (in Wales) with responsibility for animal welfare. In practice this can mean a local authority employee with responsibility for animal welfare, or an Animal Health (formerly State Veterinary Service) Officer. However, the law (like most laws) is a common informers Act. This means that anyone is allowed to bring a prosecution for an offence. In practice, as now, the RSPCA intends to investigate many offences relating to animal cruelty or welfare of domestic animals, and in some cases farmed animals, and bring prosecutions where appropriate. Defra, LACORS, Animal Health, the police, and the RSPCA are drawing up a Statement of Intent which will set out the usual procedures for enforcement of the Act. In broad terms, Animal Health and local authorities will continue to take the lead on enforcement of farm animal welfare. The RSPCA will deal with most cases relating to companion and domestic animals. The police are likely to be involved only in cases involving very serious offences or issues of public order. http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/act/affect.htm#2 The RSPCA's purpose is to prevent cruelty and to promote kindness to animals by all lawful means. One effective way we achieve this is by taking private prosecutions against those who break the laws that are in place to protect animals.
Private prosecutions
The RSPCA has no special powers to help it do this. Everyone in England and Wales has the right to bring a private prosecution against someone who they believe has committed an offence. This right exists in common law and is preserved by section 6(1) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. The Law Commission reporting in 1998 said, "The right of private prosecution is an important element in the rule of law".
In 2007, out of 137,245 complaints of cruelty investigated, 1,860 cases were reported by our inspectors to the prosecutions department of the RSPCA. This resulted in the conviction of 1,104 defendants, and 861 orders banning people from keeping animals.
In 97.2% of cases heard by the courts in 2007, the RSPCA achieved a successful result. | http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=prosecutions |
Working with local authorities - Licensed to act http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=local_authorities&marker=1&articleId=1116061669218 | |
Edited by arliss - Today at 12:47am |
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03/07/2009 |
Author: Penbwlch
Subject: RSPCA Involved
Posted: 02 July 2009 at 11:48pm
I'm sorry, I cannot see the section which gives the RSPCA a duty to investigate. Perhaps you can tell me which one it is.
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