At its meeting on 14th November 2016, the Kennel Club Disciplinary Committee considered the conviction of Ms J Green of Iveston, Co Durham, from the Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court for offences contrary to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The committee imposed the following penalties:
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To disqualify her from exhibiting at, taking part in, attending and/or having any connection with any event licensed by the Kennel Club. If any person disqualified under this sub-paragraph shall attend any canine event whilst disqualified the Board shall have the power to increase the period of disqualification |
[A11 j (4)] |
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To disqualify her from being or becoming a member of any canine club or society registered with or affiliated to the Kennel Club |
[A11 j (5)] |
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To disqualify her from acting as an Officer or serving on the committee of any canine society |
[A11 j (6)] |
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To disqualify her from taking part in the management of any event licensed by the Kennel Club. |
[A11 j (7)] |
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To disqualify her from judging at any event licensed by the Kennel Club |
[A11 j (8)] |
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To disqualify her from effecting registrations of any or all dogs and/or progeny of such dogs which are owned and/or registered by her (whether or not jointly owned and/or whether or not owned and/or registered in the name of a nominee). |
[A11 j (9)] |
The above listed disqualifications are to be for fifteen (15) years from 14th November 2016.
The committee, following the imposition of these penalties, would draw the attention of the respondent to the effect of Rule A11 sub-section n.
The committee noted that Ms Green did not respond to the referral under Rule A12 and therefore no mitigation or contrition has been expressed.
The committee considers that to mislead puppy buyers who wish to buy Kennel Club registered dogs is a serious matter. It undermines the confidence and trust which is inherent in Kennel Club registration, with the certainty and assurance of breed and ancestry and all the attendant benefits which come from registration. The puppy buyers concerned were deprived of those benefits.