Submitted on Monday 7th July 2025
Rejected on Friday 29th August 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Stop illegal bird importation into the UK
We need to ensure that ANY parrot or bird in the UK is breed in the UK ONLY, by a registered breeder, and the ring numbers are recorded on a government database, along with certification of birth provided with the bird.
Wild-caught birds are often smuggled into the UK in appalling conditions — cramped, stressed and malnourished. Species such as African Grey Parrots, and many more are trafficked primarily for the exotic pet trade. The nesting season in the UK usually falls between March-May, therefore to keep up with demand, birds are being illegally imported.
This not only devastates wild populations but also threatens the ecological balance in regions already facing habitat loss and climate change.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. We're not sure how you would like the Government to stop a practice that is already illegal.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, and how you'd like illegal bird importation to be stopped.
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