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<p>The animal welfare laws in England contain effective powers to enable their robust
enforcement.</p><p> </p><p>Any person or organisation, such as the RSPCA, can take
forward private prosecutions under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The RSPCA in particular
investigates many allegations of animal welfare offences where additional powers are
needed, for example to gain entry or to seize animals. The RSPCA will often work in
partnership with the police or local authorities who have these specific powers under
the Act.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Government is increasing the maximum penalty
for animal cruelty offences from six months’ to five years’ imprisonment.</p>
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