Hunting Prosecutions in the public interest

[RunToEarth]

Just had this put on my desk and thought it may be of interest to some, Clarke Willmott's agricultural law division's thoughts on the Heythrop case. Also has an interesting article on liabilities for horse riding accidents:

http://www.clarkewillmott.com/content/documents/Fieldtalk - Winter 2013.pdf

 

[Luci07]

Interesting read. Thank you

 

[JackAT]

I didn't know the RSPCA didn't have the legal power to seize an animal. Interesting! But worrying if that became common knowledge. A lot of the time, the seizure is well justified.

Anyway, that's a different kettle of fish.

At least my procrastination isn't being a complete waste of time today!

 

[Countryman]

Very interesting, but it highlights how many people still believe the RSPCA has police or government powers when, however much they'd like to, they have no more power than any individual like you or me, or any organisation, such as your local hunt. They have the same right to enter someone's house alone and seize an animal as you and I, and any dog-nappers do....ie none at all!

 

[Alec Swan]

I didn't know the RSPCA didn't have the legal power to seize an animal. Interesting! .......

The rspca have no powers, whatsoever, over the common man. They entered land over which I hold a tenancy, 5 years ago, I instructed them to leave, or to come back with a Government employed official, a Police Officer, or a Trading Standards officer. That was the last that I saw of them.

RTE, an interesting article. Our world is tiring of them it seems, which whilst understandable, is also a pity. We need a Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals. We just don't need the one which we have.

Alec.