Posted on September 30, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
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Target: Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
Goal: Don’t legalize the use of silencers on public lands to shoot and kill grizzly bears.
A number of Republican congressmen are now backing the NRA and the gun industry in their pursuit of new legislation that would lift strict regulations on where silencers can be used. If the new bill passes, hunters would have the ability to shoot grizzly bears on public lands using these devices, putting animals and potentially the public at risk. This is an inhumane proposal and it must not be allowed to pass.
Thanks to other recent measures that have removed protections for grizzly bears on federal lands, such as Yellowstone, these rare American carnivores are now at greater risk than ever before. Should hunters be permitted to shoot bears using silencers, the species could face jeopardy over the limited lands where they still reside. Also troubling is the fact that should this bill pass, regulations on silencers will be greatly relaxed, which could mean more potential criminals could get their hands on them and use them to commit crimes.
There is no need for hunters to use silencers to kill grizzly bears or any other animal on public lands. The only ones who stand to benefit from this legislation are a small number of vocal trophy hunters. Sign this petition to demand that Congress strongly reject this bill.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Congresswoman Pelosi,
The bill known as the SHARE Act will soon be voted on by the House of Representatives. This bill would, among other things, allow hunters to kill grizzly bears on public lands using silencers. Contrary to the NRA’s position that this bill “will protect hunters and help preserve our outdoor heritage,” loosening the restrictions on silencers will only put large carnivores like these bears at risk, as well as the American public as a whole.
As this bill is currently receiving overwhelming Republican support, it is necessary for your party to do whatever it can to help ensure this bill this struck down. I urge you to strongly condemn this legislation, in the name of America’s wildlife and everyone who visits public lands to appreciate nature.
Sincerely,
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Posted on September 30, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
The campaign for cctv to be installed in all slaughterhouses throughout the EU.
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EUROPAWEITE VIDEOÜBERWACHUNG AN SCHLACHTHÖFEN
Europe-wide video surveillance at slaughterhouses and documentation
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Posted on September 30, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
Regarding our recent post of the dog that was run over and left by the driver of a car in Belgrade- see our post at:
The latest news is that campaigners are still waiting for the official police report.
It is known that VU Veterina Belgrade took the dogs body after the incident; and that an autopsy was undertaken.
Contrary to first reports, it turns out that the dog was NOT a stray, but instead did have a microchip which will allow the owner to be traced.
The registration number and vehicle type are also very clear from the photograph as you can see below, so there are no excuses in any of the areas to allow the police to complete their work and produce a report of the incident, including news of what action will be taken against the driver of the car.
As things are on going, we will not currently release e mails of contacts as we said we would if there was no response from the authorities by 30/9. But unless an official police report is completed and made visible to all soon we will have no hesitation in releasing the e mail addresses of all police and authorities involved.
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Posted on September 30, 2017 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)
SAV Comment – At last; something many people and the judiciary have been calling for over many years. We too very much welcome the new legislation, and we thank Mr Gove for once again, like the issue of live exports, finally have a Minister at Defra who takes animal welfare seriously. We know that many welfare orientated judges who have been frustrated on this issue in the past by not being able to hand down tougher penalties to offenders will also welcome being able to have tougher sentencing legislation at their fingertips.
Animal cruelty sentences to rise to five years in prison
People in England who commit the most serious crimes of animal cruelty could face up to five years in prison, the government has said.
The move – an increase on the current six-month maximum sentence – follows a number of cases where English courts wanted to hand down tougher sentences.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said it would target “those who commit the most shocking cruelty towards animals”.
Above – Minister Gove with canine friend.
The RSPCA said it would “deter people from abusing and neglecting animals”.
Worst cases
Under the government’s plans, courts will retain the ability to hand out an unlimited fine and ban an offender from owning animals in the future.
However, they would now also have the ability to sentence the worst cases more harshly.
The new legislation will also enable courts to deal more effectively with ruthless gangs involved in organised dog fights, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said.
The plans will only apply in England, as animal cruelty powers are devolved to the nations of the UK.
The maximum sentence for offenders in Wales is six months in prison, while the maximum sentence in Scotland is 12 months.
The move will bring maximum sentences for animal cruelty in England into line with Northern Ireland, the Irish Republic, Australia, and Canada.
It comes as judges and magistrates in some English courts have complained they wanted to hand down tougher sentences to those guilty of abusing animals.
‘Positively received’
“These plans will give courts the tools they have requested to deal with the most abhorrent acts,” Mr Gove said.
“We are a nation of animal lovers and so we must ensure that those who commit the most shocking cruelty towards animals face suitably tough punishments.”
David Bowles, head of public affairs at the RSPCA, welcomed the move.
He said: “The strength of feeling behind a move to toughen up these sentences is huge.
“At the moment the courts are limited by the law under which the strongest sentence for animal cruelty is six months’ imprisonment and an unlimited fine – but this rarely happens.”
Defra said about 1,150 people per year are convicted for animal cruelty – but fewer than five receive the current maximum sentence.
Claire Horton, chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, added the change will be “very positively received by the public”.
The government is expected to publish draft legislation for consultation at the end of the year.
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