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Harsher Laws on Animal Cruelty offences In The UK. 3 Year Minimum Sentence.

Closed 1,528 signatures

What the petition asks

The animal welfare act 2006 has simply not done enough to reduce animal cruelty cases. RSPCA report many cases where horrific acts of cruelty are being met with a five year disqualification for keeping animals and a fine. Abuse that includes setting dogs on fire. The law has to change.


Timeline

26 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
26 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,528
Status Closed
Opened 26 Jul 2016
Closed 26 Jan 2017

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