Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Increase maximum prison sentences further for animal cruelty in the UK
Closed
61 signatures
What the petition asks
On Tuesday 29th June 2021 the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act came into effect which increased the maximum sentencing for Animal Abuse to 5 years. This is not enough and should be increased so that it acts as a deterrent towards individuals who currently carry out animal abuse/plan to.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
61
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
18 Feb 2022
Closed
18 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.