Submitted on Thursday 22nd July 2021
Rejected on Tuesday 27th July 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Ban donkey rides on UK beaches in heatwave!
Inform and enforce UK coastal resorts to ban the business of donkey rides when the temperature is over 25 degrees Celsius!
Think ii’s pretty obvious!!!
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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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