Petition · past parliament

Make refusing a guide/service dog a criminal offence enforceable by the police

Closed 2,924 signatures

What the petition asks

Improve current laws to make refusal of such dogs enforceable by the police. 75% of all guide dogs in the UK have experienced access issues, the highest ever. Give police the power to enforce, order and prosecute to enshrine their freedoms. Offenders must be fined heavily on the spot.

Timeline

21 Jan 2016 Petition opened for signatures
21 Jul 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,924
Status Closed
Opened 21 Jan 2016
Closed 21 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.