Nick Maclaren wrote in message . ..
Anyone owning a pet, farm or exotic animal would have a statutory duty
of care towards it and could have it taken away.

So if I illtreat the slugs I "own", a government inspector will come
along and remove them. Sounds good to me. Just off to the police
station to confess.

They could also be
banned from looking after another.

Excellent. How soon does this legislation come into force?

Chris