Petition · past parliament
Amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 Section 32, to include the 4 points below
Closed
2,576 signatures
What the petition asks
1 A minimum prison term of 2 years or a minimum fine of £5,000 to a max £20,000 or both.
2 A lifetime inclusion on a national animal abuse register, to be created
2 A lifetime inclusion on a national animal abuse register, to be created
3 Life ban on owning being in charge of working with animals be supervised at all times whilst in the company of any animal when the situation arises where it cannot be avoided that an offender will be in close contact with any animal this includes private property public open spaces and buildings
4 Restitution of all vets costs and fees incurred for all treatment procedures and medicines to be paid by the guilty person this also includes all animal welfare/charity organisations costs & fees
4 Restitution of all vets costs and fees incurred for all treatment procedures and medicines to be paid by the guilty person this also includes all animal welfare/charity organisations costs & fees
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,576
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Nov 2015
Closed
2 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.