Bath Chronicle

Teach children about animal welfare issues

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It’s welcome news that the maximum prison sentence for animal abusers has been extended to five years. Cruelty to animals is a serious offence, and the punishment must reflect the crime.

Of course, in order for the new sentencing to have an impact, it’s crucial witnesses report known or suspected cases of cruelty to animals to authoritie­s and that our legal system ensures perpetrato­rs are given the maximum sentence – including a lifetime ban on keeping animals. But it would be better if we could prevent animals from being abused in the first place.

We could make great progress by requiring humane education in schools. Children who learn to consider the feelings and rights of others – to see the us in them – stand a good chance of growing into kind, benevolent adults and peaceful community members.

Teachers can download PETA’S humane education pack at Sharethewo­rld.org.uk

Jennifer White

Peta UK

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