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ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING

Early day motion 64, tabled 23 May 2016 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 149 members.

That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects the severity of the crime and that a national register of individuals with banning orders is necessary to prevent repeat offences; and commends the League Against Cruel Sports for its report on dog fighting in local communities, and its call for a national dog fighting strategy.

Signatures by party: Labour 66, Scottish National Party 41, Conservative 14, DUP 6, Labour/Co-operative 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UUP 2, Green 1.