Even though there have been loads of reported cases of animal cruelty lately, the government says there isn’t a plan, as there isn’t a need, to put harsher punishments in place.
Secretary for Health, Ko Wing-man told lawmakers that the Cruelty to Animals ordinance was reviews in 2006 already and penalties were increased to a maximum fine of HK$200,000 and three years’ imprisonment.
- See the story about a man keeping 135 animals in a filthy flat.
- Read about cows in roadside accidents in Lantau.
- Another story about a dead kitty with one leg pulled off.
Source: RTHK
Photo: Denise Chan, Flickr
