Require by law all sports netting to be tied up when not in use

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.

10,359 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Tuesday 15th April 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
8
Signature Deadline
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 11,320

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Every year hundreds of wild animals and pets are trapped in sports netting that has been left in place. Many animals die or suffer horrific constriction injuries. We think this suffering is preventable with a little thought by net owners. We feel they need to be forced to take action by law.


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