Rejected petition: Ban horse racing in the UK to protect animal welfare
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We call on the UK Government to ban horse racing in the UK due to ongoing concerns about animal welfare, including injuries, fatalities, and the use of practices that cause unnecessary harm to horses.
Horse racing in the UK raises ongoing animal welfare concerns that current regulations have not fully addressed. Horses face high-risk conditions, including intense training, racing at speed, and whip use, leading to avoidable injuries and deaths. Organisations such as the RSPCA and Animal Aid highlight these issues. As public attitudes evolve, many question whether the sport aligns with modern welfare standards.
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Ban horse racing in the UK and fund transition to lifelong horse welfare safely. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767059We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.