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Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Review law around treatment of animals in labs

Closed 251 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the government to review law around treatment for animals in labs. Animals deserve better lives before death. End cruel practices, allow testing only when life-saving, and rehome animals instead of killing them after use.
Animals are sentient and feel pain. Enforcing humane treatment, limiting testing to life-saving situations, and rehoming animals could reduce unnecessary suffering. If we harm pets or wildlife, it’s a crime—farm and lab animals deserve the same protection, making our nation more compassionate and ethical.

Timeline

13 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
13 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 251
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 13 Jan 2026
Closed 13 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.