Harming service animals is now punishable with a sentence of up to 5 years. This has been made possible by the Queen after giving Royal Assent to Police Constable Dave Wardell’s campaign. Wardell is a part of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Dog Unit.

“Our service animals are very much a part of our police family and deserve the recognition of this increased sentencing should anyone cause them harm,” said Jackie Sebire, Assistant Chief Constable in charge of the Joint Protective Services Command.

The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill of England and Wales is also known as Finn’s Law Part 2. It is now in effect to protect the rights of all service animals including police canines.

Source: HertsLive

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