ONCE again the so-called fair judges of this country have let cruel men go free and awarded them compensation for cruelty to our innocent wild animals.

Men who tried trapping badgers, watched by police and the RSPCA, were convicted and banned from keeping dogs and had their equipment taken off them.

Once again on appealing they have been released and will no doubt carry on this barbaric crime.

How long can the RSPCA continue its excellent work when all its efforts are thwarted by our so-called fair judges?

DIANE E LAWSON, Clitheroe Road, Sabden.