Korea's Supreme Court Sentencing Commission creates updated guidelines for animal abuse sentencing due to increased public interest.

Korea's Supreme Court Sentencing Commission has decided to create updated guidelines for sentencing in animal abuse cases, due to increased public interest in animal welfare and a rise in such cases. The new guidelines will recommend sentences for two types of crimes: those leading to animal deaths and those inflicting pain or harm on animals. The current law punishes these crimes with up to three and two years in prison, respectively.

June 18, 2024
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