"It was another Susan Boyle moment, but instead of a frumpy older woman suddenly revealing the voice of an angel it was a frumpy older woman revealing that she was a vindictive, pinch-faced old picklefanny."

2) The RSPCA acting as though they're some sort of law enforcement agency! They're a charity FFS! They have no authority at all to interview people. No matter how good thair aims, they still acting way above their station.

Well, they have the Power of Prosecution and work closely with the Police to investigate abuse under the Protection of Animals Act (1911) so it's not a big surprise that they'd be working with the Police to determine whether to prosecute or not, they are allowed to question, with Police officers present to this end.

It's also not unrealistic to expect that dedicated RSPCA officers would be better equipped to question suspects accused of animal abuse, than your average beat copper, is it?

The RSPCA is a charity.


The Inspectorate is NOT a public law enforcement body.


Society Inspectors have NO special legal powers whatsoever.


They have NO special powers to arrest offenders.


They have NO right to enter your home to inspect your animals or to demand that you answer any of their questions.


They have NO right of access to shows, fairs and markets other than as members of the public, and can only carry out any law enforcement function as an assistant to a police-officer, upon that officer’s request.


They have NO power to stop, obstruct or otherwise detain any vehicle carrying animals.


Whilst the Society’s staff issue criminal proceedings against offenders, they do so by way of private prosecution.


Members of the Inspectorate wear uniforms which make them as much like police officers as the law will allow. They are not. The LOWEST "rank" in the Inspectorate is Inspector (apart from Trainee Inspectors). Above that they have "Chief Inspectors", "Superintendent", ’ and "Chief Superintendents". None of these ranks are officers of the Crown, and have no legal significance whatsoever. They are designed to impress the public.