Submitted on Tuesday 17th February 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 10th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Introduce mandatory jail sentences& lifetime bans for animal abandonment/cruelty
We call on the Government to review the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act to introduce stricter mandatory minimum sentences for animal cruelty and abandonment. We also request the creation of a national database of offenders to prevent them from acquiring animals in the future.
"The current legislation is failing to protect our most vulnerable companions. We are seeing a disturbing and frequent increase in animals being tied to lampposts, fences, and trees, abandoned and left to die in the elements. This level of neglect is not just a lapse in care; it is a cruel and calculated act that causes immense suffering. By strengthening the penalties for abandonment and cruelty, we can ensure the law acts as a genuine deterrent.
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Introduce custodial minimum sentences for animal cruelty offences
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743142
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750427
Stronger penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations on animal sales
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740729
Create a national database of convicted animal abusers
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756424
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