Ten convictions for dog fighting

Title

Ten convictions for dog fighting

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Jul 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:04:40

Description

Report on the conviction and sentencing of ten people for organising a dog fighting ring after a tip off and raid in Potter’s Bar, Hertfordshire; some were sent to jail. Speakers are protesters and dog outside court; RSPCA Chief Superintendent Frank Milner; veterinary surgeon Jane Macivski(?); and Enfield animal rights campaigner Sally Williams. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Sally Williams; Frank Milner; Jane Macivski(?)

Keywords

Animal rights; Penal sanctions; Animal welfare; Imprisonment; Trials; Conviction; Blood sports; RSPCA; Dogs; Sentencing; Penalties (fines); Hertfordshire; Potter’s Bar

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