Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how rescue centres, breeders and veterinary practices can verify whether a prospective owner is subject to a disqualification order.

The Government has no plans to introduce a publicly assessable animal cruelty register.

All prosecutions for animal cruelty offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 are currently stored on the Police National Computer. This information may be shared with appropriate organisations under Police Common Law. In cases of concern, the information may be shared with the public at the Police’s discretion when requested.