Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mandatory custodial sentences for animal abuse offences
Closed
85 signatures
What the petition asks
Increase deterrents for animal abuse by introducing harsher punishments. Prison sentences should be given for those found guilty of animal abuse. We believe fines are no deterrent.
Too many people who are found guilty of animal abuse go on to reoffend. We believe harsher sentences would prevent this.
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
31 Mar 2023
Closed
30 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.