Increase penalties for criminals convicted for dog fighting.

Closed 95 signatures

What the petition asks

I don’t think torturing, injuring or being responsible for the death of a dog should only result in only up to 51 weeks’ imprisonment, a fine, or both. At the moment the penalty is minimal when considering the barbaric nature of the crime, I want the penalty to match the horrific offence.

Dog fighting was outlawed nearly 200 years ago sadly it still continues in the 21st century and is a significant animal welfare issue for the UK. It was thought this used to be a issue occurring in the country but there has been a huge rise in incidents within cities and the cruelty is increasing. At the moment the penalty is minimal when considering the barbaric nature of the crime, I want the penalty to match the horrific offence.

Timeline

16 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
16 Aug 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 95

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 16 Feb 2021

Closed 16 Aug 2021

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