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Open Petition since 24th January 2025

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)
This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. The use of cages and crates is an issue we are now considering very carefully.
Open Petition since 8th April 2025

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)
Animal rescue organisations must meet existing statutory welfare requirements. Moving forward, we are developing an overarching approach to animal welfare and will outline more detail in due course.
Open Petition since 29th April 2025

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)
The policy of a close season for hares in England remains under consideration as part of the Government’s plans to introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation.
Open Petition since 24th March 2025

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)
The government’s guidelines for a healthy diet recommend that the majority of food we eat should be plant-based. However, a healthy balanced diet can include meat and dairy.
Open Petition since 22nd April 2025

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

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th June 2025 (View Full Response)
The Animal Welfare Act provides comprehensive powers to tackle animal welfare offences. We continue to collaborate with animal welfare organisations on this and on promoting responsible dog ownership.
Open Petition since 20th January 2025

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)
Under the Animal Welfare Act, courts may impose animal ownership bans of varying durations on offenders. We consider it is appropriate for courts to determine such decisions on a case-by-case basis.
Open Petition since 7th March 2025

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)
Government will only back waste incineration projects that meet strict conditions. New facilities will have to maximise efficiency, and support net zero and the move to a circular economy.
Open Petition since 2nd July 2025

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.


Open Petition since 25th February 2025

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)
The government has secured £2 billion from water companies over the next five years to deliver more than 1,000 targeted actions for chalk stream restoration as part of our Plan for Change.
Open Petition since 15th April 2025

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)
The Government agrees the suffering of animals caught in sports netting is preventable but through promoting awareness of the hazards to animals and responsible use of netting, not new legislation.