Make parents legally responsible for their children's crimes against wildlife

2,181
signatures
openDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairsby Linda GiblinOpened 27 July 2026

Background

There have been multiple reports of children torturing and killing wild animals. Change the law and prosecute the parents for their children's crimes.

Additional details

I believe if this is left unchecked then these children will grow up believing that it's acceptable to harm or kill wild animals. It could become a natural part of their behaviour. We believe we need stricter laws to stamp out animal cruelty, especially with children.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 775627.