If passed, the Bill will create a specific crime of dog theft punishable by up to five years in prison.
A new law that would strengthen punishments for dog theft has been backed in a public consultation. Proposed by Conservative MSP Maurice Golden, the Dog Abduction Bill received full support from 92.4% of the 237 responses, while a further 4.2% were partially supportive.
"The theft of a dog is among the most traumatic things that can happen to an owner, and as it stands the law simply doesn't do them justice. The law also doesn't do enough to deter thieves, to support police in tracking them down or to build a robust picture of the scale of the problem. "It's been long said dogs are people's best friend - it's time the law in Scotland gave them the status and protection they deserve."
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