Written questions

Domestic Abuse: Animal Welfare

2026-05-28 · Home Office · 4071 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the identities of those convicted of animal abuse are available to the police when responding to call outs relating to domestic abuse.

Answer

The Home Office ensures that police officers have access to comprehensive and up-to-date information for operational use.The Police National Computer (PNC) and the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) hold core operational data on individuals, including re...