The RSPCA had proved to the requisite standard the necessary elements of offences of animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.4 and s.9 in respect of charges against a number of appellants arising out of a horse business from which over 100 equines were seized and removed, and some euthanased. Save in respect of two charges, where one appellant had not been present at the premises at the relevant time, the convictions would stand.

Crown Ct (Aylesbury) (Judge Tyrer)

06/05/2010