Submitted on Wednesday 21st July 2021
Rejected on Monday 26th July 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Ban donkeys on the beach on hot days
Stop donkeys being worked on the beach ( weston super mare) on hot days. Its cruel and could harm the animal
Stop donkeys being worked on the beach ( weston super mare) on hot days. Its cruel and could harm the animal. With little shade humid air and scorching tempretures, these animals should not be used to make money.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We understand you're concerned about the welfare of donkeys in hot weather, however the Animal Welfare Act 2006 already makes it an offence if a person causes, by act or omission, an animal to suffer. This would cover suffering caused by walking donkeys on the beach in excessive heat.
You can read more about the duty of care of an animal owner here: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/45/section/9
Decisions about investigating alleged animal welfare offences and prosecuting these are a matter for the police and Crown Prosecution Service, not the Government or House of Commons.
If you're concerned about a specific incident, you may wish to report it directly to the RSPCA: www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty
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