This dimension sorts criminal offenses by their basic category, an offense against a person, against property or against the state. Wikipedia notes that a crime is "an act harmful not only to some individual but also to a community, society, or the state," harm that falls into several recognized categories of offense. Browsing by category keeps offenses of the same kind grouped together.
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1. Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 (Wikipedia)
WikipediaCruelty to Animals Act 1835, Animal baiting sectionQuote, Cruelty to Animals Act 1835, Animal baiting section
The British legal action to protect animals began with the passing of the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822
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