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People who are committing livestock offences are going unpunished, an MSP has claimed. Between April 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025, the Crown Office received 57 charges of livestock worrying. Six cases were prosecuted and two convictions were obtained — representing four per cent of the
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A bill to address the rise in dog attacks on livestock will be debated at Holyrood today. The Protection of Livestock (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill would increase the penalties for dog-owners whose pets chase, attack or kill farmed animals.
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New legislation which would increase the penalties for dog-owners whose pets chase, attack or kill farmed animals will require significant amendment and clear guidance as to how it will work in practice if it is to meet its aim of reducing incidents of so-called “livestock worrying”, acc
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A draft law which would increase the penalties for dog-owners whose pets chase, attack or kill farmed animals is to be considered by a Holyrood committee. The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee has issued a call for views on the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, which
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