Petition · Home Office
Make it a specific criminal offence to lie about being bitten by a dog
Closed
167 signatures
What the petition asks
When people falsely accuse dogs of biting them dogs could be wrongly seized or even killed. This puts strain on dog owners, police and tax payers.
We are concerned that people are making false allegations as a way of attack. False accusations can cause a lot of stress on those involved. We think people who lie about being bitten by a dog should be held accountable with a hefty fine or imprisonment.
Timeline
| 29 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
29 Aug 2025
Closed
28 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.