Reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels
- 183,723 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 184,245 - 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)Require non-stunned and stunned meat to be labelled accordingly
- 110,266 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 114,638 - 168 added in the past 24hrs)
We think it should be required that the labelling of non-stunned and stunned meat be clearly labelled throughout the food chain. This includes shops, supermarkets, suppliers, fast food and restaurants
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd December 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce prison sentences for deliberate cruelty to wild birds including pigeon
- 15,802 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 95,555 - 2,602 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.
Label ALL meat as Religiously Slaughtered or Non-Religiously Slaughtered
- 39,205 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 53,113 - 354 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)Ban the non-stun slaughter of animals
- 22,183 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 24,585 - 193 added in the past 24hrs)
Ban non-stun slaughter. We think it is cruel and causes unnecessary harm to the animals being slaughtered/butchered.
Introduce a Central Microchip Portal to help reunite missing pets without delay
- 10,273 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,401 - 760 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.
Allow charities to rescue dogs with docked tails under the Animal Welfare Bill
- 21,978 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 23,037 - 11 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)Review and reform legal status of pets, and rules on animal control equipment
- 10,323 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,282 - 32 added in the past 24hrs)
I ask the Government to review and reform the status of pets to recognise them in all cases as sentient family members and relatives, not chattel. Set out specific strict rules on using animal-control equipment like catch poles and strong penalties if negligence or force cause harm or death to pets.
Change the DDA 1991 to stop breed bans and focus on behaviour
- 12,685 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 13,933 - 26 added in the past 24hrs)
We ask the Government to reform the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 by removing breed-specific legislation and replacing it with behaviour-based laws. We think legislation should focus on responsible ownership, training, and education to improve public safety without unfairly targeting certain dog breeds.
The Government responsed to this petition on 8th January 2026 (View Full Response)Review protections for important trees: amend Forestry Act & list heritage trees
- 11,680 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,700 - 22 added in the past 24hrs)
Review and strengthen protections. Amend the Forestry Act 1967 to explicitly define and set a higher evidence bar for exempting any ancient tree felling from licences. Publish and maintain a list of heritage trees with protected status as proposed in the Heritage Trees Private Members Bill 2023-24.