Petition · past parliament
Illegal dog fighting - raise the period of imprisonment.
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1,372 signatures
What the petition asks
Although illegal, dog fighting and baiting; using dogs and cats is still going on.The maximum sentence for offenders is six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine, but campaigners want it to be raised to up to 3 years.
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 has introduced an important and new concept for pet owners and those responsible for domestic animals. Dog fighting is still going on and proactive action needs to be taken to prevent such crimes, not just reactive action often when animals have been so cruelly killed.
Timeline
| 12 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,372
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Jan 2018
Closed
12 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.