RSPCA PROSECUTION FINES MORE SEVERE THAN COMMITTING GBH

WHATS GOING WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY?

A MAN who booted his dog into the air in front of two police officers has been banned from keeping animals and ordered to pay £1,000.
Neal Stockton was arrested after being spotted attacking his young Staffordshire Bull Terrier after he tripped over its lead.

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   BAN: Neal Stockton arriving at North Staffordshire Magistrates' Court.

The 24-year-old, was walking the animal through Hanley when officers saw him kick the animal at least 10 inches into the air before stamping on its head.
Stockton appeared at North Staffordshire Magistrates Court yesterday and was banned from keeping animals for five years after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Andrew Meachin, prosecuting for the RSPCA, said: "Two police officers were on duty in Trinity Street when their attention was drawn to Neal Stockton, who was walking towards them with a dog on a metal lead.
"He then reappeared from Stafford Street and was 20ft away when he lurched forward as if tripping over the lead and with his right hand, pulled the dog sharply.
"He then put his right foot well back and kicked out which connected with the dog."
The police officers who witnessed the attack say the force of the blow resulted in the animal's front and rear legs being lifted from the ground.
"The incident was witnessed by members of the public who were relieved he was arrested."
The dog was taken to a vet where no physical injuries were found. However, it was noted the animal appeared nervous.
The RSPCA asked for costs totalling £1,280 to cover the kennel bill, vets cost, legal fees and the price of the investigation.
Simon Dykes, defending, said: "It's not a classic RSPCA case of prolonged cruelty towards an animal. This was an impulsive attack.
"It was one momentary lapse where he lost his temper and there was no evidence the dog was neglected."
Despite claims that Stockton has 'limited means', magistrates ordered him to pay £1,000 towards the costs with a payment of £10-per-week.
RSPCA Inspector Laura Bryant, left, welcomed the decision of the court.
She said: "It was an interesting case because the dog has received no physical injuries but it has suffered from emotional injuries which we take just as seriously. An animal should not be living in fear.
"Although it suffered no injuries from the attack, what happened was completely unacceptable.
"We are pleased with the decision and would also like to thank the police for reacting so quickly and efficiently."
The dog is currently being assessed by staff at the RSPCA before it is rehomed.
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Pet-ban-Cobridge-man-Neal-Stockton-kicked-dog-air/story-16434578-detail/story.html

AND MEANWHILE FROM THE SAME AREA!

A FATHER who left a man with a blood clot on the brain after punching him once outside a pub has been spared jail.
John Guilliard hit Robert Patalong, his partner's ex, after an incident at the White Lion in Leek.

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   Victim: Rob Patalong has had a plate inserted into his skull after doctors operated on a blood clot.

Trouble flared after Guilliard and his partner Nicola Dale went to pick up her two daughters at the pub.
Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard there had been issues over Mr Patalong – who is the children's father – having contact them, which led to an argument.
CCTV footage shown in court showed Mr Patalong and Mrs Dale arguing, while Guilliard stood back. They then got into the car and Guilliard drove them away.
But when Mr Patalong continued to shout at them, Guilliard reversed the car, got out and punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.
Paul Farrow, prosecuting, said: "The licensee, having been disturbed by the commotion, came out and saw the victim lying unconscious on the floor.
"He came around and was helped back into the pub. He walked back home with his father. He had a very bad headache and appeared drunk.
"His father heard a bang shortly after they returned home. He went upstairs and found the complainant collapsed and fitting.
"He was taken to hospital and was unconscious on arrival."
Mr Patalong was left in a coma after doctors found a blood clot on his brain, which required a 'life-saving' operation involving the removal of a large section of the skull.
He later had a plate inserted into his skull. In a victim impact statement Mr Patalong said the injury had left him unable to do things for himself, and needing constant care.
Guilliard, aged 41, was arrested the day after the attack, which happened on April 19 last year. He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.
"Medical evidence provided in February says Robert Patalong has recovered well from the incident.
"There was severe provocation in this case, and it was completely out of character."
The court heard Mrs Dale had suffered domestic abuse at the hands of Mr Patalong in the past.
Judge Paul Glenn handed Guilliard, of Waterloo Street, Leek, a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
Guilliard must also complete 200 hours unpaid work and pay £1,200 costs.
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Single-punch-left-Leek-dad-coma/story-16439290-detail/story.html

DRACONIAN RSPCA WRONGFULLY PROSECUTE 16 YEAR OLD

RSPCA PROSECUTE CARING FAMILY AFTER PUPPIES MUM DIES,

HOW LOW CAN THEY GO?

RSPCA ARE  OUT OF CONTROL AND TARGETING DECENT PEOPLE

A dog owner has told of her nightmare after being dragged through the courts when animal wardens wrongly took her beloved puppies into care.
Mother Tracey Johnson, from Snodland, and her then 16-year-old daughter, suffered a year of anguish - facing prosecution and being separated from their puppies.
Now Tracey has told of her relief, after being forced to give evidence in front of magistrates to prove she didn't mistreat five newborn cocker spaniels.
The case was brought by the RSPCA, who claimed they had found the puppies shivering and wet in Miss Johnson's garden.
But Medway’s District Judge Michael Kelly criticised the charity for putting Miss Johnson and her daughter Sophie, now 17, through their unnecessary ordeal.
During a court hearing, he said: “My view to criminalise a mother and daughter in this way, who in the previous seven weeks had cared properly for these puppies, was wrong.
“Their (the RSPCA) actions in this case were draconian and could have been dealt with by a warning; to prosecute them was going too far.
“To prosecute a 16-year-old in these circumstances was totally inappropriate, the proceedings should never have been brought. She clearly had very little involvement with these animals and was not responsible for them.”

Mum-of-one Tracey returned to her Tilghams Way home in March 2011 to find the litter of pups in one of the charity’s vans.
An officer had gained access to her back garden through a neighbour’s property and had jumped the fence.
The drama unfolded two weeks after Tracey has discovered the animals' mum, Mollie, dying from toxic poisoning in the garden.
She was taken to the vets but had to be put to sleep. It is not known how the mother was taken ill.
The puppies were put into foster homes throughout the year-long legal proceedings and were only returned after the court hearing.
All of the pets have now been rehomed, two back to their foster families, but Tracey and Sophie kept one with the dogs’ dad, Casper. They have named the new addition Jasmine.
Tracey, a carer, said: “I’ve never been treated in such an awful way. I wasn’t allowed to see the puppies at all or find out how they were.
“I’ve always had dogs so to be accused of mistreating them was heartbreaking. I’m just pleased it’s all over and they are all in good homes.”
An RSPCA spokesman said: “The five puppies, which were only a few weeks old, were removed from a garden in Snodland as they were found shivering and wet by the RSPCA inspector.
“In the absence of the mother dog and the owner, the inspector made a decision - based on veterinary advice - to intervene in the best interests of the animals.

RSPCA HEAD OF PROSECUTIONS SALLY CASE DECIDES WHO THE RSPCA PROSECUTE
(ISNT THAT EVERYBODY ANYWAY?) 

“The RSPCA took a prosecution in order that a magistrates court could make a decision on the future of these animals and respects the decision that the court made.”

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2012/june/15/puppy.aspx

RSPCA ILLEGAL WARRANTS EXPOSED

Anonymous said...

I am surprised that the DCA have failed to idendify any cases - beyond those where specific enquiries have been made by victims' lawyers - of illegal warrants and the like applied for by the RSPCA.

The DCA's Bench Book misonfirmed magistrates that ordinary members of the public working for the RSPCA could appear before them and make applications for warrants!

http://rspcainjustice.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/rspca-charity-with-too-much-power.html?showComment=1337764383522

http://www.justice.gov.uk/

RSPCA USE POLICE ARREST THREAT AND PUBLIC FUNDS TO AID PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS

RSPCA SEIZE AND KILL 5 HEALTHY CATS

CHARITY PLAYING GOD AND VICTIMISING PENSIONERS, YET AGAIN!

A RETIRED woman finally reunited with her dog ten months after it was seized by the RSPCA has revealed how her life was turned upside down by the animal charity.
Spinster Georgina Langley, 67, lives at a cottage in West Hougham and, since her mother died, has lived with only her pets for company.
She earned a reputation in the village as the "cat lady" and people would leave strays and unwanted pets with her.
On June 22 last year three RSPCA inspectors with police reinforcement swooped on her home and took away her 13 cats, four cockerels and her dog, Sweetie, who she had taken in at the request of villagers.
"It was the start of the most frightening ten months of my life," Miss Langley said. "I've never been in trouble with the police and had never seen the inside of a courtroom."
Within days she was told the RSPCA had put down five of her cats. Frightened Miss Langley contacted her vet, David Smith, who demanded to see the bodies.
Mr Smith of Lakeview Veterinary Centre – which operates in Hawkinge, Finglesham and Deal – said he had been left shocked by the way Miss Langley had been raided and asked the Royal Veterinary College to carry out an independent post-mortem examination on a ginger Tom and an adult female – which was pregnant with three kittens.
He said: "There appears to be no good reason why the RSPCA allowed these animals to be put to sleep. The RVC post mortems concluded the cats were healthy with no signs of incorrect feeding or problems with fleas or other illnesses."
The vet said he believed Miss Langley had become overwhelmed by the responsibility in a house where poor building work had left her with water leaks and lack of lighting.
Mr Smith said: "The inside of her house may not have been in a condition that many people would choose to live, but the animals were happy. This lady needed help and support, not hauling through the courts."
Miss Langley's court ordeal began in August when she was told she would face 13 charges of neglect and failing to look after her animals properly.
She was given legal aid to fight her case and was represented by Nigel Weller, a solicitor from East Sussex who has built a reputation fighting RSPCA court cases.
After three preliminary hearings, Miss Langley faced a three-day trial in March, but the RSPCA dropped 11 of the 13 charges. Miss Langley pleaded guilty to failing to get veterinary care quickly enough for two of her animals.
The animal charity pushed for court costs of £28,000, asking magistrates to make an order on the pensioner's home, and called for her to be banned from keeping animals.
But on Friday, April 20, magistrates ordered that Miss Langley's dog, cockerels and one cat should be returned. She was given a conditional discharge with no fine or costs imposed.
"It was such a relief," said Miss Langley. "I agreed the surviving cats could be rehomed and I would keep just one. I cannot believe an organisation like the RSPCA could be so heavy-handed – I would never treat anyone the way they have treated me."
The RSPCA said it had no plans to review its use of vets following criticism the five cats should not have been destroyed and maintained that it works with people who find difficulty looking after their animals .
Spokeswoman Klare Kennett said: "We tried to help Miss Langley, but were turned away, so had no choice but to take the animals into our care."
She said the costs of £28,000 covered the charity's bill for bringing the case to court.
Miss Langley, who walks with a stick because she needs a new hip, now receives home visits twice a week through Social Services to help her cope at home.
http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Owner-s-ordeal-seized-pets/story-16041918-detail/story.html