Live baiting within the sport of greyhound racing is one of the darkest and unlawful secrets in Australian sport. I believe it is an extremely barbaric practice; through the use of live animals (piglets, possums and rabbits) being used as bait to train greyhounds, with evidence suggesting that this is turning into a widespread practice.
It is animal cruelty! putting this successful industry to shame. Below showcase 2 videos that provide alarming video evidence and views on this disgusting practice!
It is animal cruelty! putting this successful industry to shame. Below showcase 2 videos that provide alarming video evidence and views on this disgusting practice!
I believe that the relevant law in NSW, related to this crime falls under s 530 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), and s 18 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (NSW). This is because live baiting is an extreme act of animal cruelty and those who have been alleged to have subjected these animals to this, need to be prosecuted under the relevant laws stated above.
I believe that there needs to be more protection for the welfare of animals within the greyhound industry; and tougher preventative measure to eliminate this practice. Such that tougher policies and legislation need to be in place to prosecute those involved and deter future behaviour in relation to animal cruelty; and more specifically within the sport of greyhound racing. Animal cruelty is a criminal behaviour that needs to properly regulated and monitored to successfully administer correct criminal justice and charge those who are abusing the system. For example, to combat this challenge in the administration of criminal justice, stricter penalties need to be in place (i.e mandatory minimum sentencing and fines) to send the appropriate message that this practice is wrong and needs to be outlawed.
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