Petition · past parliament
Pass the bill for increase sentences for animal cruelty
Closed
606 signatures
What the petition asks
The government agreed in Aug 2018, that a bill should be passed to increase the maximum sentence for animal cruelty to 5 years
The draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill. August 2018
This was agreed in parliament to be passed, still waiting . We need this now to protect animals
This was agreed in parliament to be passed, still waiting . We need this now to protect animals
Timeline
| 20 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
606
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Mar 2019
Closed
20 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.