Make a public animal abuser register & automatically ban ownership

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.

25,582 Signatures

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Opened
Thursday 12th March 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
25,346
Signature Deadline
Saturday 12th September 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 96,654

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I clean homes for free for people in need and regularly witness animals suffering under owners with a history for animal neglect or abuse. Currently, bans are discretionary and there is no public register. Abusers can continue acquiring animals. A mandatory ban and register could prevent repeat cruelty and break cycles of harm. Additionally, an immediate automatic lifetime ban could prevent animal ownership being at a judge’s discretion.


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