Tougher penalties proposed for animal welfare Bill

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A Bill on animal welfare was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 7), proposing tougher penalties for offenders. This comes after the Government accepted recommendations put forward by a committee tasked to improve animal welfare.

One of the recommendations requires owners to provide reasonable care for animals placed under their charge. Staff in businesses dealing with animals must also be trained in how to care for and handle them.

Harsher penalties have also been proposed. First-time offenders can be fined up to S$40,000 or jailed for up to two years, or both.