Petition · past parliament
Increase the maximum sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
The current maximum sentence for animal cruelty offences is six months imprisonment or a fine up to £20,000, with the majority of custodial sentences being suspended so the offender serves no time in prison. Such lenient punishments do not act as a deterrent to crimes against defenceless animals.
Why it was rejected
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Have tougher, longer sentences for animal cruelty.
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Timeline
| 12 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Aug 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Aug 2015
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.