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Open Petition since 4th September 2025

Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels - 184,359 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 184,359 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)

We think each year, individuals suffer because of loud fireworks. We believe horses, dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife can be terrified by noisy fireworks and many people find them intolerable.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 19th January 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th November 2025 (View Full Response)
The Government recognises that some people have strong feelings about fireworks and has been listening to concerns raised by members of the public regarding the impact of firework noise.
Open Petition since 29th September 2025

Label ALL meat as Religiously Slaughtered or Non-Religiously Slaughtered - 47,889 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 52,193 - 496 added in the past 24hrs)

We want the Government to create a law requiring all meat to have a label, such as a simple RS (Religiously Slaughtered) or NRS (Not religiously slaughtered), that states whether it has been religiously slaughtered or not.

The Government responsed to this petition on 7th January 2026 (View Full Response)
There are no requirements to label meat from animals slaughtered in accordance with religious rites. Where information of this nature is provided it must be accurate and must not be misleading.
Open Petition since 25th February 2026

Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset - 10,171 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 48,491 - 2,359 added in the past 24hrs)

To make water a non profit making national asset that ensures we have a secure water infrastructure that ensures our water security for future generations.


Open Petition since 5th December 2025

Introduce a Central Microchip Portal to help reunite missing pets without delay - 15,524 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,122 - 520 added in the past 24hrs)

In March 2024, the previous Government said it would make scanning, checking & reuniting lost & abducted pets more effective by introducing a central portal for approved users-vets, local authorities & police-to search all records instantly, instead of contacting databases individually.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
Defra is currently working with the Association of Microchip Database Operators to develop commercial solutions that will provide easier access to microchip records for authorised users.
Open Petition since 17th November 2025

Allow charities to rescue dogs with docked tails under the Animal Welfare Bill - 22,760 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,056 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

We ask Parliament to include an exemption in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill for registered charities and approved, responsible rescue organisations to rehome adult, disease tested dogs, who were previously docked as working hunting dogs abroad.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th January 2026 (View Full Response)
We will work with stakeholders to consider appropriate exemptions as we deliver the relevant regulations. Exemptions will need to be finely balanced against the risk of creating loopholes.
Open Petition since 10th February 2026

Fund a new government-backed animal cruelty policing unit - 8,785 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 22,457 - 86 added in the past 24hrs)

Fund a government-backed Animal Cruelty Policing Unit that has legal authority to seize animals, enforce fines and force entry in cases where there are reasonable grounds to believe that an offence against a protected animal has occurred under Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.


Open Petition since 30th January 2026

Introduce prison sentences for deliberate cruelty to wild birds including pigeon - 20,433 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,913 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)

We call on the UK Government to amend existing wildlife and animal welfare legislation to introduce custodial prison sentences for any individual who deliberately goes out with the intention of injuring or killing wild bird, specifically including pigeons, using catapults or similar weapons.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd February 2026 (View Full Response)
There are existing laws to prohibit killing or injuring wild birds, including pigeons, which can carry a custodial sentence. The government is actively considering the issue of misuse of catapults.
Open Petition since 6th February 2026

Create a national database of convicted animal abusers - 5,492 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,215 - 201 added in the past 24hrs)

The database should be accessible to relevant authorities and regulated organisations, including local councils, animal welfare charities, veterinary professionals, licenced breeders, rescue centres, and organisations responsible for rehoming animals. Animal cruelty is a serious offence.


Open Petition since 3rd February 2026

Ban the use of netting on roofs and outdoor structures - 6,165 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,295 - 121 added in the past 24hrs)

Thousands of birds are reported to get trapped in netting yearly, and many may die in pain and fear from the horrific injuries sustained trying to free themselves e.g. breaking their entangled limbs. Others may die of dehydration and starvation and rescuers are too late.


Open Petition since 23rd February 2026

Reduce roadside littering: penalty points, increase fines, fund litter picks - 3,197 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,567 - 258 added in the past 24hrs)

Allow authorities to impose penalty points on drivers for discarding litter from a vehicle. Increase minimum on the spot fines for littering and awareness through TV/online campaigns. Insist businesses take more responsibility in anti-litter campaigns. Increase budget for highways litter picks.