Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Fund & mandate early intervention plans for minors who deliberately harm animals
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684 signatures
What the petition asks
I ask for the Government to fund and mandate early intervention plans, which include assessments and education, for minors who deliberately harm animals in order to recognise cruelty as behaviour that requires action, support and prevention.
As a wildlife rescuer, I have witnessed first hand the devastating injuries and suffering caused by deliberate animal cruelty. These incidents can affect animals, rescuers and entire communities.
I believe deliberate animal cruelty constitutes concerning behaviour that should not be ignored. We should have mandatory early intervention plans to understand and address these behaviours early, protect animals and support safer, more compassionate communities.
I believe deliberate animal cruelty constitutes concerning behaviour that should not be ignored. We should have mandatory early intervention plans to understand and address these behaviours early, protect animals and support safer, more compassionate communities.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
684
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
7 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.