Make Hedgehogs a Protected Species
- Final Signatures: 21,012
We, the undersigned, call on the government to make hedgehogs an officially protected species and to limit activities which may disturb, degrade or destroy their habitats. This petition is put forth on the following grounds:
The Government responsed to this petition on 5th March 2018 (View Full Response)Alabama Rot (CRGV) is a disease causing skin lesions, kidney failure and death in dogs. Now throughout mainland Britain, with no evidence as to the cause, prevention or treatment.
DEFRA should be required to commission, fund and oversee a research effort to identify the cause of this disease.
The EU’s 2009 slaughter regulation requires all animals, including poultry, be stunned before slaughter. Religious abattoirs in the UK are de facto exempt from the stun laws which apply to non-religious abattoirs. Animal welfare must take priority over faith tradition.
The Government responsed to this petition on 18th June 2018 (View Full Response)We call for action due to environmental crisis caused in the main by single-use plastics and demand the Government commit to an outright ban; most importantly in the food industry.
We also call on the Government to set a target date for eradication of non-degradable toxic plastics before 2030.
The Government responsed to this petition on 20th April 2018 (View Full Response)Why do we feel that cats aren't as important as dogs? They are family pets too - they have one at No.10 Downing Street. The law must be changed and scanners supplied to all councils. They don't cost very much. Cats are part of a family and deserve to be returned home.
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Ban balloon and sky / chinese lantern releases.
- Final Signatures: 34,153
In 2013 the Government commissioned a study on balloons & sky lanterns. This report is now out of date! In March 2017 MCS reported 53% increase in balloon litter, upon 2015. 'Biodegradable' balloons and ribbons snare/kill farm, wild & marine life and take years to rot.
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd May 2018 (View Full Response)Although dog-fighting in the UK has been illegal for many years it continues due to the underground nature of those involved. As part of the 'training regime' for fighter dogs, pets are often stolen from gardens etc to be used as 'bait dogs'. They are thrown to the fighter dogs to be torn apart.
The Government responsed to this petition on 19th April 2018 (View Full Response)Global production of and demand for palm oil is increasing rapidly. But this is at the expense of tropical rain-forests which form critical habitats for many endangered species and a lifeline for some human communities. Palm oil can be found in many foods and other household items. We can all help.
Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 10th December 2018
The Government responsed to this petition on 22nd November 2018 (View Full Response)Ban the use of farrowing crates in the UK
- Final Signatures: 10,495
Farrowing crates, profoundly similar to sow crates which were banned in the UK in 1999, are long, narrow crates in which sows are contained during gestation. It's still legal to use farrowing crates in spite of them having the same implications to animal welfare as the sow/gestation crates.
The Government responsed to this petition on 13th December 2018 (View Full Response)Restrict the trade in, and private keeping of, dangerous wild animals
- Final Signatures: 13,580
The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 is inadequate to ensure welfare for animals and human safety. The Born Free Foundation is calling for a review of the law on the sale and keeping of wild animals and for greater restrictions on the trade in, and ownership of, dangerous wild animals in particular
The Government responsed to this petition on 16th July 2019 (View Full Response)