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Two Hundred Thousand People In The UK Are Attacked By Dogs Each Year

16 May 2013 Last updated at 03:26 GMT

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New dangerous dogs laws do not go far enough, say MPs

Campaigners say existing laws on dangerous dogs are not working properly

 

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Tougher laws to tackle the threat of dangerous dogs and irresponsible owners do not go far enough, MPs have said.

Plans to make it a criminal offence in England and Wales to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control in a private property have been welcomed by the Commons environment committee.

But it criticised a lack of action to address threatening behaviour at an early stage and reduce risk of attacks.
More than 200,000 people are attacked by dogs in England every year.

Campaigners say legislation dating back to 1991 has been ineffective in dealing with aggressive animals.
Current laws cover only attacks by dogs in public places and private areas where animals are prohibited from being, such as a neighbour's garden.

Ministers want to extend the scope of the law to enable a prosecution to be brought against anyone whose dog injures someone or acts aggressively in a private place where they are permitted to be, such as a home.
 

'Reasonable precautions'
There have been eight fatal attacks in private residences since 2007, most recently in March, when teenager Jade Anderson was mauled to death in Wigan when she visited a friend's house.

Police currently have no plans to prosecute anyone in relation to her death, saying there is no evidence a crime has been committed and that they are bound by the law.

 

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Our anti-social behaviour reforms will give the police and local agencies more effective powers to deal with owners who fail to take responsibility for their dogs”

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The cross-party committee said existing laws had "comprehensively failed" to deal with the threat from dangerous dogs and welcomed the proposed extension - which could also see maximum penalties increased from a six-month jail sentence to two years.

The government's plans would also criminalise attacks on assistance dogs while exempting homeowners from prosecution in the event of an attack on a trespasser.

However, the MPs called for clarification as to whether they would apply in cases where someone had
trespassed with "innocent intentions" - such as a child recovering a ball from a neighbour's garden.

The committee also expressed concerns about how incidents on surrounding land, such as gardens or paths, and outside dwellings such as sheds would be treated in law.

It said the courts should be allowed to take into account the actions of responsible homeowners who took "reasonable precautions" to stop their animals from causing harm, such as putting up warnings outside properties and securing fences, as opposed to those behaving "negligently".
 

'Tailored powers' The committee also said homeowners "needed assurance" that they would be protected in the event of attacks on trespassers when they were not at home.

It was the police's view, the MPs said, that the public felt a dog left on its own had a role in protecting the property and this should form the basis of a legal defence when attacks occurred during owners' absence.

On the issue of preventing future attacks, the committee said there was a lack of pre-emptive action and the proposals would actually limit current council powers to stop animals from entering certain areas.

It is calling on ministers to reconsider the case for Dog Control Notices - introduced in Scotland in 2011 - which give local authorities powers to tackle all aspects of dog-related crime such as illegal breeding and the ownership and training of so-called "status dogs".
 

'Hasty legislation'
The committee argues that ministers must "provide law enforcers with tailored powers to tackle aggressive dogs before they injure people and other animals".

Other recommendations include licensing for dog breeders producing a minimum of two litters - as opposed to five now - and a code of practice covering online sales of animals.

The British Veterinary Association echoed the MPs' concerns that the proposals "did not go far enough".

"Instead of making more mistakes with hastily made legislation we are asking the government to think again and reconsider introducing Dog Control Notices," its president Peter Jones said, suggesting they had the support of dog welfare organisations and "many parliamentarians" as well as veterinary surgeons,

A government spokesman said it was taking "urgent action" to protect the public from dangerous dogs.
"We are changing the law so that owners can be prosecuted for dog attacks on private property and our anti-social behaviour reforms will give the police and local agencies more effective powers to deal with owners who fail to take responsibility for their dogs."

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Eat Insects To Fight World Hunger

13 May 2013 Last updated at 13:00 GMT

 

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UN urges people to eat insects to fight world hunger

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Over 2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diet with insects

 

Eating more insects could help fight world hunger, according to a new UN report.
The report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says that eating insects could help boost nutrition and reduce pollution.

It notes than over 2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diet with insects.
However it admits that "consumer disgust" remains a large barrier in many Western countries.

 

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Insect nutritional value /100g

Food source	Protein (g)	Calcium (mg)	Iron (mg)
Source: Montana State University
Caterpillar	28.2	n/a	35.5
Grasshopper	20.6	35.2	5
Dung beetle	17.2	30.9	7.7
Minced beef	27.4	n/a	3.5

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Wasps, beetles and other insects are currently "underutilised" as food for people and livestock, the report says. Insect farming is "one of the many ways to address food and feed security".

"Insects are everywhere and they reproduce quickly, and they have high growth and feed conversion rates and a low environmental footprint," according to the report.
Nutritional value
The authors point out that insects are nutritious, with high protein, fat and mineral content.

They are "particularly important as a food supplement for undernourished children".

Insects are also "extremely efficient" in converting feed into edible meat. Crickets, for example, need 12 times less feed than cattle to produce the same amount of protein, according to the report.
Most insects are are likely to produce fewer environmentally harmful greenhouse gases than other livestock.
The ammonia emissions associated with insect-rearing are far lower than those linked to conventional livestock such as pigs, says the report.
 

Delicacies

The report calls for insect dishes to be added to restaurant menus

Insects are regularly eaten by many of the world's population, but the thought may seem shocking to many Westerners.

The report suggests that the food industry could help in "raising the status of insects" by including them in new recipes and adding them to restaurant menus.

It goes on to note that in some places, certain insects are considered delicacies.

For example some caterpillars in southern Africa are seen as luxuries and command high prices.
Most edible insects are gathered in forests and serve niche markets, the report states.

It calls for improved regulation and production for using insects as feed.

"The use of insects on a large scale as a feed ingredient is technically feasible, and established companies in various parts of the world are already leading the way," it adds.

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One Million To Hit The Streets Of KL In Mammoth Rally

'1 million people' street rally planned in KL

Ram Anand 9:39AM May 14, 2013

NGOs led by Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) and Asalkan Bukan Umno (ABU) have pledged to mobilise at least 1 million people to the streets of Kuala Lumpur for a mammoth rally against electoral fraud later this month.

SAMM head Badrul Hisham Shaharin (left), better known as Chegubard, said the public will be informed of the date and the meeting points five days in advance.

He and other NGO leaders talked up the rally at a discussion on electoral fraud and democracy at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall last night.

The rally, if it attracts the anticipated attendance, would surpass the crowds seen at a series of Pakatan Rakyat rallies held in Kelana Jaya, Penang and Ipoh since last week.

"We had planned this for May 18, but there were objections from some sections of our supporters who felt (there was not enough time) to mobilise (people)," Chegubard told Malaysiakini.

Blogger Hishamuddin Rais (right), also a speaker at the talk, said the time has come for the people to keep the ‘promise’ that they would go to the streets if there was fraud during the 13th general election .

"The (electoral) system has been created for Umno. They will do anything for a win. It is only your thickness that makes you think that Umno can be removed from government through elections.

“This is not a threat. It's a promise," Hishamuddin said to a rapturous applause from the crowd of 1,000 people.

"Arrange a massive movement. If someone asks me to produce evidence about electoral fraud, I would say he is stupid. I have been writing about this for donkey’s years.”

His thoughts were echoed by ABU leader Haris Ibrahim, who also said the rakyat should act and not just wait another five years for another opportunity to change the government.

 

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