PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

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.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Feb – Mar 2026

10 MAR 2026
Petition rejected
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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action: Introduce custodial minimum sentences for animal cruelty offences https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743142 Create a searchable register of those convicted of serious animal cruelty https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750427 Stronger penalties for animal cruelty and stricter regulations on animal sales https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740729 Create a national database of convicted animal abusers https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756424
17 FEB 2026
Petition created

Background

​"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.