Petition · past parliament

Introduce a code of practice for the welfare of domestic rabbits.

Closed 12,375 signatures

Government response · 16 October 2013

As this has received more than 10 000 signatures, the relevant Government department have provided the following response:

There are already a number of publications that provide guidance for owners, or potential owners, on how to keep rabbits in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006. In addition, the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG – a group of animal welfare, veterinary groups and animal keeping interests) have produced standards for internet and classified publications that advertise pets for sale which will help to make more people aware of how to purchase and keep rabbits as required under the Animal Welfare Act 2006

This e-petition remains open to signatures and will be considered for debate by the Backbench Business Committee should it pass the 100 000 signature threshold.

Timeline

22 Apr 2013 Petition opened for signatures
16 Sep 2013 Passed 10,000 signatures, requiring a government response
16 Oct 2013 Government responded
22 Apr 2014 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 12,375
Status Closed
Opened 22 Apr 2013
Closed 22 Apr 2014
Response 16 Oct 2013

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