Enforce and update the laws about dog-fighting!

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Under Section 8 of the 2006 Animal Welfare Act, it is unlawful to cause a dog fight, to be involved in the organisation of a dog fight or to make or accept a bet on a fight, as well as to keep or train an animal for use in a dog fight.

The maximum penalty for such offenses is 6 months imprisonment and/or a £5,000 fine and the court can order the owner be deprived of ownership of the dog and banned from owning or keeping another dog. Stiffer prison sentences, financial penalties and a lifelong ban on keeping animals are necessary.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action:

Increase penalties for criminals convicted for dog fighting.
Increase penalties for criminals convicted for dog fighting.

Timeline

27 Jul 2021	Petition opened for signatures
30 Jul 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Jul 2021

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