Submitted on Tuesday 6th February 2018
Rejected on Thursday 8th February 2018
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reclassification of pet theft and tougher sentencing
More than 60 dogs are stolen every week in England and Wales, but less than 5% of cases lead to convictions.
Pets are sentient beings, but pet theft is seen as no different to the theft of an inanimate object.
This petition calls for the reclassification of pet theft and tougher sentencing
Under the Theft Act 1968, pets are regarded as property, however, most pets including dogs, cats and horses experience emotional distress when stolen.
Despite the emotional impact of the crime, minimum sentences may only include community service or a small fine.
Enforcement of existing laws do not currently act as a deterrent or fit the crime. This petition calls for the reclassification of pet theft and tougher sentencing.
For more information http://www.stolenandmissingpetsalliance.co.uk/
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/212174
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