Stealing a dog could become specific criminal offence

New legislation has been put forward.

Stealing a dog could soon be a specific criminal offence in Scotland, with new legislation put forward which aims to recognise dogs as part of the family instead of a ‘stolen item’ under current law.

Those who’ve lost a dog say the proposed Dog Theft Scotland Bill could have a huge impact.

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