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Inspectorate cases
In addition to investigating cruelty, RSPCA Inspectors spend a significant portion of their time preparing animal cruelty cases and attending court. Last year, a total of 70 defendants were taken to court, relating to 244 offences.
Whilst the RSPCA has an excellent prosecution record, the financial penalty of losing a case can be extremely high. Court cases and potential appeals can be extremely costly and difficult to anticipate. Fines imposed by the court, are allocated to the State Government and whilst costs can be awarded to the RSPCA, these are often difficult to recover from the offenders.
The following examples will help you understand the extent and level of cruelty that currently exists in Victoria. These not only illustrate the wide assortment of animals that our Inspectors must protect but also highlight the varied penalties handed down by the Magistrate's Court. The maximum penalty for any charge under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act is a fine of 492 penalty units (currently $69,293.28) and/or 2 years imprisonment.
WARNING: Please be advised that some of the following cases show graphic editorial and pictorial evidence of animal cruelty. |
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