Q: After my neighbour accused me of poisoning his dog, I thought I'd state the law in this area.
A: According to section 16 of the Summary Offences Act 1921, as amended (it really is time for this antiquated legislation to be reformed/repealed/updated):
A: According to section 16 of the Summary Offences Act 1921, as amended (it really is time for this antiquated legislation to be reformed/repealed/updated):
"Any person who unlawfully and maliciously kills, maims, or wounds any dog... is liable on first conviction to a fine of one thousand dollars over and above the amount of the injury done or to imprisonment for three months and on any subsequent conviction to imprisonment for six months."
