Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make hedgehogs a protected species and fund a hedgehog sanctuary
Closed
69 signatures
What the petition asks
Hedgehogs have a rapidly declining population and without help may become extinct. The Government should make it completely illegal to kill or harm hedgehogs with heavy fines and even jail for repeat offenders. They should also provide funding for a hedgehog sanctuary to prevent total extinction.
I want the Government to take these actions both to help to protect hedgehog populations, and set a precedent for preserving biodiversity.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
69
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
27 Feb 2023
Closed
27 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.