End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals
- 107,874 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 108,222 - 40 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
- 56,556 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 65,737 - 107 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
- 33,157 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 42,058 - 132 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)Promote plant-based foods over meat and dairy for a healthier Britain
- 22,093 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 27,419 - 78 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
- 18,134 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 20,230 - 21 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
Impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal cruelty
- 15,867 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 16,112 - 42 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)Ban new waste incinerators and revoke permits where building has not begun
- 14,956 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 15,230 - 5 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)Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
- 2,331 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 14,610 - 104 added in the past 24hrs)
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that works with nature and includes public education, infrastructure standards, and local funding.
Don’t abandon the Chalk Stream recovery pack
- 12,519 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 12,770 - 6 added in the past 24hrs)
We think the chalk stream recovery pack would increase investment, regulation and transparency; improving the state of all rivers. We feel Chalk streams’ rarity, cultural and ecological importance should make them a priority for conservation, sustainable water management and restoration initiatives.
The Government responsed to this petition on 1st July 2025 (View Full Response)Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use
- 11,079 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,450 - 4 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.
The Government responsed to this petition on 3rd July 2025 (View Full Response)