The Attorney General of the Republic, George Savvides, sent a letter to the Minister of Justice and Public Order proposing a review of the existing penalties under Article 323 of the Penal Code, which relate to “harm to animals“.
This initiative follows an increasing number of offences involving injury and even killing of animals.
The Attorney General has recommended that instructions be issued for preparing a bill with penalties severe enough to serve as a deterrent to potential offenders.
Additionally, he has requested that consideration be given to introducing financial penalties alongside imprisonment during the review and amendment of the current legislation.
