A quick look at all the work of many bodies and other legislation set-up to prevent needless cruelty - would have clearly indicated to the few who do enjoy inflicting thise needless cruelty - that it was not generally thought to be an acceptable practice or in line with the direction that is generally thought to reflect a civilised society.

In this case the really sad thing was being forced to HAVE to introduce this law. For those few who thought (and still think) that inflicting cruelty for their pleasure - did not look like they were ever going to volunteer to stop. In fact - in the face of general concern - they became more determined to cloud the issue in order to carry on. Even to the extent of spending vast sums of money to use the law of the land - (they hold in contempt) - and say they will ignore.