Petition · past parliament
Make Animal Cruelty sentences a minimum of 5 years, not a maximum.
Closed
117 signatures
What the petition asks
This petition relates to Michael Gove's proposed bill to increase sentences to 5 years for the more severe cases of animal cruelty. It is felt that five years is not enough, and should be considered to be a minimum sentence, with higher sentences for the more severe cases.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48766531 this is the news article relating to the proposed bill.
In the article it talks about the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill which currently has support, but a significant number of people I have spoken with feel that the sentence is not harsh enough for the more severe cases and we feel more needs to be done.
In the article it talks about the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill which currently has support, but a significant number of people I have spoken with feel that the sentence is not harsh enough for the more severe cases and we feel more needs to be done.
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
117
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.