Enact stricter final effluent standards to protect water from pollutants
- 3,437 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,905 - 7 added in the past 24hrs)
The Environment Agency does not require filtering out heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, disruptors, and microplastics in its final effluent standards. This can lead to ecological harm and public health risks.
Impose a moratorium on the building of new waste incineration plants
- 2,312 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,811 - 10 added in the past 24hrs)
We want the Government to take action to move away from greenhouse gas emissions from waste incineration. We concerned that further builds will mean we exceed the almost 45% of UK waste that is currently incinerated.
Ban water companies discharging raw sewage into seas and rivers
- 2,560 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,445 - 38 added in the past 24hrs)
Legislation permits lawful dumping of sewage by water companies. This pollutes bodies of water, and destroys eco systems. This should be legislated against. Punishments should also be harsher for illegal dumps as a deterrent for companies.
Replace ban on certain dog breeds with licences, muzzles and leads for all dogs
- 2,748 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 3,297 - 11 added in the past 24hrs)
Remove the ban of certain dog breeds as it can lead to unnecessary suffering and termination of safe, loved and cared for dogs. The Government should bring in licences for dog owners, and require the mandatory use of muzzles and leads for all dogs in public spaces.
Make factory farms illegal
- 2,505 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,993 - 15 added in the past 24hrs)
Around 80% of the UK’s farms are now intensive factory farms.
Remove pack of hounds exemption from s1 of Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act
- 2,688 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,724 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Under Section 1, subsection 2A(b) of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 the offence of worrying livestock does not apply where a pack of hounds is at large (not on a lead or otherwise under close control) in a field or enclosure with sheep. We believe this exemption should be removed.
Prioritise the reintroduction and translocation of species
- 2,706 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,717 - 1 added in the past 24hrs)
Create a comprehensive national strategy for the reintroduction and translocation of species. To provide a framework that focuses on maximising environmental benefits and mitigating negative consequences of species reintroductions.
Change the law so that only vets can own vet practices
- 464 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,471 - 18 added in the past 24hrs)
I want the Government/Parliament to reverse the change in law that allowed people who are not vets to legally own veterinary practices. I believe we should return to when only qualified veterinarians could legally own veterinary practices.
Launch an urgent judge-led public inquiry into the 'XL Bully' ban
- 2,139 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,437 - 2 added in the past 24hrs)
There has been much debate about every aspect of the 'XL Bully' ban and we believe a comprehensive public inquiry should be held into the decisions made, as well as what mandate from the people was used in this decision making, and subsequent actions undertaken.
Appoint an independent ombudsman for the veterinary industry
- 1,598 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 2,407 - 5 added in the past 24hrs)
The recently published Competition and Markets Authority report has revealed the hold the six corporate shareholder companies have on the veterinary sector in the UK. I believe this is having devastating consequences on animal welfare, animals families and veterinary professionals.