Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Make parents legally responsible for their children's crimes against wildlife
Open for signatures
86 signatures
What the petition asks
There have been multiple reports of children torturing and killing wild animals. Change the law and prosecute the parents for their children's crimes.
I believe if this is left unchecked then these children will grow up believing that it's acceptable to harm or kill wild animals. It could become a natural part of their behaviour. We believe we need stricter laws to stamp out animal cruelty, especially with children.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
86
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
27 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.