Increasing Maximum Penalties for Animal Welfare Offences in South Australia—Has It Caused Penal Change?

Animal welfare legislation in South Australia underwent amendments in 2008, where all the maximum penalties for animal welfare offences were doubled. This commitment to increased penalties arguably provides evidence of the legislature’s intent with respect to penalties. Studies have specul...

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Main Authors: Rochelle Morton, Michelle L. Hebart, Alexandra L. Whittaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/12/236