Finally , it looks like we have a solution to the pesky RSPCA Inspector! I think we can all swing behind John Reid on this one can’t we?

Via the ASI, this piece in The Times:

The proposal is contained in clause 15 of the Police and Justice Bill.
It enables John Reid, the home secretary, to give any “persons” the
power to hand out fixed-penalty notices of £80 or £100. Reid would be
able to do this whenever he deemed it “necessary” and without primary
legislation in parliament.

Well, that’s a bit dodgy, obviously, but look at the use to which it will be put:

However, Home Office sources say the list could include teachers who
need to deal with unruly pupils, housing officials who need to punish
troublesome tenants and RSPCA inspectors.

Quite why it should be housing officials who should punish RSPCA inspectors I’m not sure but at least someone is going to be empowered to do so. Excellent news don’t you think?

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