Change laws regarding abuse of multiple animals
We believe each animal’s suffering deserves justice. For those who abuse multiple animals, we want separate charges to be required for each animal abused, rather than a single charge. We think strong consistent sentences will deter mass animal abuse cases.
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- 10 APR 2026Government respondedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsGovernment reply
The Government is firmly committed to improving animal welfare. Any incident of unnecessary suffering is unacceptable, and such cases are treated with the utmost seriousness.
Read full response - 20 MAR 202610,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 13 JAN 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by tracey whatmore
Background
We want Parliament to ensure that people who abuse or kill multiple animals cannot escape with light punishments. We think each animal should be treated as a separate offence, with sentences applied for every case. We believe this would deliver justice for every animal and act as a strong deterrent against future cruelty.