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Open Petition since 12th March 2026

Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership - 242,709 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 245,461 - 118 added in the past 24hrs)

Create a public register of all offenders convicted of animal abuse and introduce an automatic, lifetime ban on animal ownership for anyone convicted of animal neglect or abuse. This register should be searchable by vets, breeders, charities and the public to prevent repeat offending.

Debate: This petition was debated in Westminster Hall on 29th June 2026

The Government responsed to this petition on 19th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The government has no plans to introduce an animal abuse register, or an automatic lifetime ban for animal abusers because we already have similar provisions in place.
Open Petition since 1st April 2026

Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership - 163,894 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 174,290 - 291 added in the past 24hrs)

Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public should decide who owns and controls it.

The Government responsed to this petition on 23rd April 2026 (View Full Response)
Nationalisation would take years and involve complex legal processes, diverting effort from cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas. We are taking action now through stronger regulation and enforcement.
Open Petition since 1st May 2026

Ensure new sewage treatment infrastructure meets higher standards as in the EU - 36,013 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 56,600 - 1,514 added in the past 24hrs)

We urge the government to review the regulations for new sewage treatment infrastructure and introduce new legislation to ensure high international standards are met; to safeguard people’s health, better protect all water bodies and reduce damaging long term impacts.

The Government responsed to this petition on 4th August 2026 (View Full Response)
The government is developing a package of reforms to improve drainage and wastewater systems efficiently, fairly and affordably, including to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations.
Open Petition since 30th March 2026

Ban non-stun & recoverable stun slaughter of animals - 51,180 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 54,120 - 119 added in the past 24hrs)

Religious slaughter may require the animal to be slaughtered whilst alive, which is in line with their religious beliefs. In relation to this, stunning needs to be recoverable. Normal slaughter uses a bolt gun that renders the animal brain dead and unable to regain consciousness.

The Government responsed to this petition on 6th May 2026 (View Full Response)
The government prefers all animals to be stunned before slaughter but respects the rights of Jews and Muslims to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs.
Open Petition since 25th February 2026

Nationalise water companies to make water a non profit publicly owned asset - 30,177 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 30,725 - 37 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.

The Government responsed to this petition on 31st March 2026 (View Full Response)
Nationalisation would take years, involve a lengthy legal process, and divert time, energy and resources from working on the quickest and most effective way to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
Open Petition since 24th April 2026

Protect raced greyhounds from exports by introducing spay/neuter laws - 11,551 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,763 - 4 added in the past 24hrs)

Make it law to spay and neuter all raced greyhounds once they finish racing on licensed race tracks to protect them from being shipped around the world to breeding/racing kennels.

The Government responsed to this petition on 9th June 2026 (View Full Response)
The government’s animal welfare priorities to 2030 are set in the Animal Welfare Strategy published in December 2025. Defra is not currently considering changes to the neutering or spaying of dogs.
Open Petition since 24th April 2026

Make it illegal to walk dogs during extreme heat to prevent suffering and death. - 11,079 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,703 - 8 added in the past 24hrs)

Introduce legislation to make it an offence to walk or exercise dogs during dangerously high temperatures (i.e. 25°C and above), to protect them from heatstroke and burned paws.

The Government responsed to this petition on 31st July 2026 (View Full Response)
Legislation and guidance already protects pets during extreme heat. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, it is an offence to cause any animal unnecessary suffering or fail to provide for its welfare.
Open Petition since 6th February 2026

Create a national database of convicted animal abusers - 11,048 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 11,048 - 3 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.

The Government responsed to this petition on 29th April 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government has no plans to introduce an animal abuse register because we already have similar provisions in place.
Open Petition since 10th February 2026

Fund a new government-backed animal cruelty policing unit - 10,740 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,746 - 4 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.

The Government responsed to this petition on 25th March 2026 (View Full Response)
The Government is committed to improving animal welfare. A range of established forums and partnerships already support coordinated enforcement across animal welfare legislation.
Open Petition since 23rd February 2026

Reduce roadside littering: penalty points, increase fines, fund litter picks - 10,210 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,260 - 6 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.