Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make trespass on British farms a criminal offence. Protect British farmers!
Closed
2,582 signatures
What the petition asks
Protect British farmers from trespass, including by animal rights protestors, who are entering private property without permission. Protect livestock from unnecessary stress caused by people trespassing on private property without permission.
Many people, including animal rights protestors are entering farms without permission. This is an invasion of privacy, it is a health and safety risk and it also risks the spread of disease.
These invasions also cause unnecessary stress to livestock which is against the 'Five Needs' Legislation passed by the British Government.
Farmers who gave been pushed to breaking point are being arrested for trying to protect themselves, their livestock and their property. This is unacceptable!
These invasions also cause unnecessary stress to livestock which is against the 'Five Needs' Legislation passed by the British Government.
Farmers who gave been pushed to breaking point are being arrested for trying to protect themselves, their livestock and their property. This is unacceptable!
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Feb 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,582
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
6 Aug 2021
Closed
6 Feb 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.