Ban Animal suffering, and death for the purpose of television entertainment.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce legislation which makes it illegal to use any animal (not just vertebrates) for the purpose of entertainment where it results in suffering to, injury to, or the death of the animal involved. It should apply to any production created in the UK, and overseas productions being shown on UK TV.

As far back as the 1800's the British Government introduced legislation which has banned the use of animals for practices such as bear baiting and bull fighting, on the premise that such practices are cruel, unnecessary, and cause suffering, and death to the animals involved for no purpose but entertainment. However, killing, and harming animals for entertainment in TV shows such as I'm Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, and Ed Stafford: First Man Out is still legal. We should value life.

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 UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Broadcasting standards are a matter for Ofcom and not for the UK Government and Parliament to decide.

Timeline

17 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
24 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Nov 2020

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