End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals
- 107,545 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 108,226 - 34 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the UK Government must ban all cages for laying hens as soon as possible.
We think it should also ban the use of all cage and crates for all farmed animals including:
• farrowing crates for sows
• individual calf pens
• cages for other birds, including partridges, pheasants and quail
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 16th June 2025
The Government responsed to this petition on 17th February 2025 (View Full Response)Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare
- 54,845 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 66,491 - 155 added in the past 24hrs)
Many UK animal rescues operate without clear legal oversight, creating opportunities for unethical practices. Some rescues have been linked to supporting irresponsible breeding, neglecting animals, or misusing public donations.
The Government responsed to this petition on 6th June 2025 (View Full Response)Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season
- 32,261 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 48,533 - 139 added in the past 24hrs)
We call on the Government to stop the shooting of hares during their peak breeding season, by establishing a legally enforceable close season for hares in England and Wales, from 1st February to 30th September.
The Government responsed to this petition on 27th May 2025 (View Full Response)Require labelling of beef & dairy from cows fed with additives to reduce methane
- 37,260 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 37,296 - 14 added in the past 24hrs)
We believe that all beef and dairy products from cows whose feed contains additives used for reducing methane emissions, should be labelled to state that this is the case, so the public can decide whether to consume or not, instead of consuming unknowingly. We believe it should be our choice.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th February 2025 (View Full Response)Promote plant-based foods over meat and dairy for a healthier Britain
- 21,252 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,125 - 129 added in the past 24hrs)
To help protect planetary and human health, the Government must promote plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, and legumes, and end any support for campaigns promoting meat and dairy. We believe the UK needs to eat less, not more, of these foods.
The Government responsed to this petition on 30th May 2025 (View Full Response)Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2006
- 17,875 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 21,962 - 38 added in the past 24hrs)
Amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to include the following policies:
-Registered Breeder Index
-Canine Competency Certificate
-Cruelty Policing Unit
-Harsher criminal penalties
Provide funding for a nationwide, nature-rich river corridor network.
- 4,951 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 17,196 - 80 added in the past 24hrs)
Support farmers and landowners to make space for water with more, easily accessible funding schemes. We call on government to commit to providing financial incentives to help farmers create & maintain connected land along all river corridors (with buffers, wetlands, riparian tree planting) at scale.
Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use
- 10,909 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,604 - 48 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the government to make it a legal requirement that all sports netting on sports fields, in schools and domestic gardens is tied up to prevent ensnaring wildlife and pets. Make it a fineable offence for the net owners not to do so.
Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun
- 14,872 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,429 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
Introduce a moratorium on new waste incinerators like in Scotland and Wales, and ban new permits and require existing permits to be revoked where substantial construction has not begun.
The Government responsed to this petition on 14th May 2025 (View Full Response)Impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty
- 14,293 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,819 - 70 added in the past 24hrs)
The government should impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone who causes deliberate suffering to animals. Under current laws, courts can impose bans but these may be short-term, allowing offenders to own animals again after a short period.
The Government responsed to this petition on 12th May 2025 (View Full Response)