A call for for police to have better welfare standards for care of seized dogs

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Tyson was accidentally SET ON FIRE by the police using incorrect equipment when seized, causing injuries to his neck, ear, and face. whilst only a 17-year-old girl was present.

Full story via this link. TysonsLaw
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477849155671187/permalink/1902713673184731/

Dear Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.

WE CALL FOR BETTER WELFARE STANDARDS FOR ALL DOGS SEIZED BY POLICE. BETTER TRAINING FOR ALL POLICE HANDLING SEIZED DOGS. DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS KEPT ON SEIZED DOGS
DOGS ONLY SEIZED IF ADULT PRESENT. ACCOUNTABLE WELFARE WHILST SEIZED

CHANGES NEEDED:
1 Better Training of Dog Handlers and the Use of Equipment.
2 Seizures When Only A Minor Is Present.
3 Regular Vet Checks and Compulsory Welfare of Seized Dogs.
4 Updates of Seized Dogs to Their Owners.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the treatment of seized dogs is the responsibility of the police and not the UK Government or Parliament.

You may be able to make a complaint about the police's treatment of Tyson to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. You can find out more about their work here:

https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/complaints-and-appeals/make-complaint

You could start a new petition calling on the UK Government or Parliament to pass a law setting the standards for the welfare of seized dogs if that is something you would like to see happen.

Timeline

9 Feb 2019	Petition opened for signatures
21 Feb 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 21 Feb 2019

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