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Kent Police report rise in hare coursing and poaching

A large rise in cases of hare coursing and poaching has been reported in Kent.

Kent Police said 578 incidents of the crimes were reported to the force last year, nearly three times the number logged in 2010.

The charity World Animal Protection is calling for tougher sentences for those caught.
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The Hunting Act 2004 made hare coursing illegal and anyone convicted can be fined up to £5,000 by a magistrate - although it is more common for suspects to be convicted for trespassing in pursuit of game - with smaller fines of about £300.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-29123001

If hare coursing is illegal, why are those convicted not charged with it instead of the lesser charge?

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14-09-2014, 04:48 AM
I remember shooting a blackbird with a pellet gun when I was 7. My Nana smiled and said "That's good Bub."
My Pammpa stood by her when she served to me on a saucer all nicely plucked gutted and roasted to perfection. It didn't taste too bad really.
I learned never to kill something for nothing. Wolves have more decency than these humans. Wolves kill only to eat.
I think if people are so bored maybe they should get a life rather than take one just for kicks.
Maybe these people should be sentenced to fast for at least 4 days and then eat only rabbits they have to catch and kill by themselves.
Maybe then they would have a little more respect for life.
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