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flag Scotland enacts law punishing dog theft with up to 5 years in prison and unlimited fines.

flag Scotland has passed the Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill, making dog theft punishable by up to five years in prison and unlimited fines, following overwhelming support in parliament. flag The law, introduced by MSP Maurice Golden and backed by the Scottish Government, targets rising thefts and imposes harsher penalties for stealing assistance dogs. flag It aims to strengthen deterrence, improve data collection, and recognize the emotional harm dog theft causes, as many victims view their pets as family members.

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