Rejected petition Assault on service animals an offence under the AEW (Offences) Act 2018.

Animals used in the emergency services are highly trained and skilled assets as are their human counterparts and should be afforded the same protection under the Assault on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition because we aren't sure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.

Causing suffering to a service animal is already a crime under the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019. We are therefore unsure what further action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.

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Date submitted 14 May 2019
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