Campaigners meet MPs in Parliament today to build on growing cross-party support for Holly's Law.
Naturewatch Foundation is urging the Government to seize the momentum behind Holly's Law after MPs from across Parliament backed stronger safeguards against repeat animal abuse during yesterday's Westminster Hall debate.
The debate, prompted by a petition signed by more than 238,000 people, moved beyond calls for a register of convicted animal abusers to focus on Holly's Law as a practical way to better protect both animals and people.
MPs repeatedly highlighted the well-established link between animal abuse and domestic abuse. During the debate, RSPCA evidence was cited showing that 71% of domestic abuse victims report death threats towards their pets. Jacob Collier MP told the House: "The link between animal abuse and domestic violence cannot be ignored.”
Holly's Law would introduce an Animal Protection Disclosure Scheme,...
