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To: House Of Common
Request for Government Action to Prohibit the Use of Animals by Law Enforcement During Mass Protests
**Petition to the House of Commons**
*Note: This petition was intended for publication on the official UK Government and Parliament petition site. However, due to the absence of the Parliament Petition Committee following the recent general election, it is necessary to disseminate this petition through alternative media channels, with a request for Parliament to treat it with the same significance as if it were published on their official site.*
**Petitioner:**
Madeleine Hunt
General Secretary of the Heritage Party
**Subject:** Request for Government Action to Prohibit the Use of Animals by Law Enforcement During Mass Protests and Potentially Violent Gatherings
*Note: This petition was intended for publication on the official UK Government and Parliament petition site. However, due to the absence of the Parliament Petition Committee following the recent general election, it is necessary to disseminate this petition through alternative media channels, with a request for Parliament to treat it with the same significance as if it were published on their official site.*
**Petitioner:**
Madeleine Hunt
General Secretary of the Heritage Party
**Subject:** Request for Government Action to Prohibit the Use of Animals by Law Enforcement During Mass Protests and Potentially Violent Gatherings
Why is this important?
The recent unrest within communities across the United Kingdom has raised significant concerns at a national level. In light of the increasing frequency of mass protests, law enforcement agencies have been tasked with maintaining public order. However, recent incidents have highlighted the troubling practice of employing police dogs during these gatherings, which have, on occasion, escalated into violence.
The utilization of animals in such high-tension situations is both unnecessary and counterproductive. Police dogs are specifically trained for functions such as tracking and apprehending suspects, while mounted units are deployed for crowd control in areas that are inaccessible by vehicle. It is inappropriate to involve animals in the management of violent or potentially violent mass protests or other large gatherings.
Moreover, there have been alarming reports of police dogs, horses, and local pets sustaining injuries during these confrontations. Law enforcement agencies are acutely aware of the risks involved and are equipped to ensure their own safety. They also recognize the vulnerability of their animals. Given this awareness, the decision to place animals in the midst of violent protests raises significant ethical concerns and should be regarded as a form of animal abuse.
It is imperative that the government takes immediate action to prohibit the deployment of animals in mass protests and in gatherings that are violent or have the potential to become violent. Establishing a clear legal framework to prevent this practice is essential for the safety of animals and reflects the government's moral obligation to the communities it serves.
The utilization of animals in such high-tension situations is both unnecessary and counterproductive. Police dogs are specifically trained for functions such as tracking and apprehending suspects, while mounted units are deployed for crowd control in areas that are inaccessible by vehicle. It is inappropriate to involve animals in the management of violent or potentially violent mass protests or other large gatherings.
Moreover, there have been alarming reports of police dogs, horses, and local pets sustaining injuries during these confrontations. Law enforcement agencies are acutely aware of the risks involved and are equipped to ensure their own safety. They also recognize the vulnerability of their animals. Given this awareness, the decision to place animals in the midst of violent protests raises significant ethical concerns and should be regarded as a form of animal abuse.
It is imperative that the government takes immediate action to prohibit the deployment of animals in mass protests and in gatherings that are violent or have the potential to become violent. Establishing a clear legal framework to prevent this practice is essential for the safety of animals and reflects the government's moral obligation to the communities it serves.
