Criminal proceedings additionally covers parts of the following crimes:Animals, offences involving (ex dogs, birds elswhr classfd) – specifically where the main charge fell under Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 Section 23(1)(A), 23(2), 23(4) or 24Pet and kept animals– specifically where the main charge fell under Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 Section 20(1)(A)Sea fisheries offences– specifically where the main charge fell under Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 Section 107 Table: Crimes of animal cruelty reported to Police Scotland, by crime type, 2012-13 to 2022-23 Crime 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Cruelty to animals (ex dogs) inc killing and maiming cattle 34 28 26...