The Stock Trespass Act which has been introduced here, addresses and curb instances where people allow their animals to roam freely and trespass on private property.
Speaking on the Police on the Beat programme on NBC Radio, Station Sargent attached to the Legal research and Policy Unit Dwight Lewis said the act gives people the right to impound the animal and claim compensation for any damage done.
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Lewis said if any crop planted on the land, or any part of the property is damaged by trespassing animals, the owner could be awarded compensation.
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