Petition · Ministry of Justice
Ban prisoners and violent ex-convicts working in slaughterhouses
Closed
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We are concerned about the psychological impact, and desensitisation through routine animal killing; as well as employment practices where prisoners can receive less than the minimum wage.
We don't think prisoners should kill as part of a profit-making business, nor should violent offenders be placed in roles that normalise bloodshed. We believe that true rehabilitation comes from education and reintegration.
Timeline
| 7 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
7 May 2025
Closed
7 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.