Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the Import and Sale of badminton shuttlecocks that use feathers.
Closed
107 signatures
What the petition asks
Live plucking geese feathers for badminton is a cruel and outdated practice that must be addressed urgently. Live feather plucking causes extreme pain and suffering to birds. The Government must ban the import and sale of feather shuttlecocks from 2024, and require alternatives are used instead.
The Animal Welfare Action Plan affirms the UK's commitment to supporting animal welfare initiatives worldwide. To enhance environmental sustainability and align with the Climate Action Framework 2021, plastic shuttlecocks that can be recycled or repaired should be used over real feathers, which have a higher environmental impact. This initiative can minimise waste and enhance the sport. The Government should implement this and facilitate a seamless transition to promote public adoption.
Timeline
| 13 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
13 Mar 2023
Closed
13 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.