Ancillary Orders Consultation
Forfeiture of equipment used in animal welfare offences
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of outcomes for different groups in the criminal justice system. It provides guidance which sentencers are encouraged to take into account wherever applicable, to ensure that there is fairness for all involved in court proceedings. |
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May be made by |
A magistrates' court or the Crown Court |
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Relevant legislation |
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Availability |
Where a person is convicted of one of the following offences:
the court by or before which the offender is convicted may order any qualifying item which is shown to the satisfaction of the court to relate to the offence to be forfeited, and destroyed, or dealt with in such manner as may be specified in the order. Qualifying item:
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Considerations |
The court shall not order anything to be forfeited if a person claiming to be the owner of it or otherwise interested in it applies to be heard by the court, unless they have been given an opportunity to show cause why the order should not be made. |
Sentencing guidelines that will include a drop down of this guidance:
- Animal cruelty
- Failure to ensure animal welfare