ban

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An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are promised as part of a new animal welfare strategy being launched by the government on Monday.

From BBC

The police watchdog says it may investigate West Midlands Police over its handling of the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa game.

From BBC

It has remained legal since the 2004 hunting ban came into force, because it does not explicitly involve the killing of animals.

From BBC

She was sentenced to six years in prison, which she was allowed to serve under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor, and banned from holding public office for the rest of her life.

From Barron's

Colombian lawmakers recently passed a law banning the recruitment of mercenaries, after outrage at compatriots popping up over the years in conflicts from Afghanistan to Ukraine.

From Barron's