Create a national database of convicted animal abusers
The database should be accessible to relevant authorities and regulated organisations, including local councils, animal welfare charities, veterinary professionals, licenced breeders, rescue centres, and organisations responsible for rehoming animals. Animal cruelty is a serious offence.
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- 29 APR 2026Government respondedDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsGovernment reply
The Government has no plans to introduce an animal abuse register because we already have similar provisions in place.
Read full response - 21 APR 202610,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 06 FEB 2026Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Abbi Collins
Background
Its purpose would be to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning, working with, breeding, or having unsupervised access to animals. It would also improve enforcement of animal disqualification orders, support safeguarding efforts, enhance public and animal safety, and strengthen existing animal welfare legislation. Appropriate safeguards should be included to ensure compliance with privacy and human rights laws. At present enforcement relies on fragmented records and inconsistent checks.