Petition · past parliament

Change the law for protection for Police Service Animals

Closed 209 signatures

What the petition asks

The current MAXIMUM sentence for injuring a Police Service Animal is 6 months, but it is usually just a fine. Help to change the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to carry a heavier sentence and to take all Police Service Animals into consideration.

Timeline

12 Jul 2018 Petition opened for signatures
12 Jan 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 209
Status Closed
Opened 12 Jul 2018
Closed 12 Jan 2019

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