passed the Stalking Act 1997. ---- Page 2 ANIMAL ACTIVISTS SPEAK OUT ALS Animal activists speak out The brutal torching of a dog this week has sparked a renewed call from animal rights activists for tougher action against those who mistreat animals. ---- Page 3 POLICE START USING NEW BATONS POL Police start using new batons A new-style truncheon designed to offer Police officers better protection has gone into service. ---- Page 3 MINISTER MULLS CUP PROPOSAL SLG Minister mulls Cup proposal Tourism Minister David Dodwell hasn't said no to Francis Carter's call for help in producing a challenge to the America's Cup. But Mr. Dodwell is still a long way from saying yes. ---- Sport, Page 13