Give RSPCA inspectors emergency powers to enter premises to protect animals in immediate danger.
Open for signatures until 23 March 2027.
120 signatures
- More than 250 signatures: considered by the Petitions CommitteeNot reached
- More than 10,000 signatures: considered for a debate in the SeneddNot reached
Suki was a 12-year-old Bull Terrier who died following prolonged starvation and neglect. When an RSPCA inspector attended the property on 14 Nov 2025, she could not gain entry, despite knowing two dogs were reportedly inside and being unable to see both animals. She returned the following day and found Charlie severely emaciated and Suki deceased. Suki’s case highlights the need for an emergency legal power to protect animals when immediate access is needed.
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The Animal Welfare Act 2006 provides powers to protect animals in distress, but there can be circumstances where inspectors cannot immediately enter a private dwelling and must rely on existing legal processes.
Suki’s case demonstrates the potential consequences of delay. When an RSPCA inspector attended the property, she could not gain entry. The following day, Suki was found dead and Charlie severely emaciated. Veterinary evidence indicated prolonged starvation.
Suki’s Law would create a clearly defined emergency power for appropriately trained and authorised inspectors to intervene where an animal is in immediate danger of serious suffering, injury or death and delay could place it at further risk.
References: Animal Welfare Act 2006, sections 18 and 19; RSPCA; court reporting concerning Suki and Charlie.
Signatures by constituency
The Senedd's petitions website lists 104 of the 120 signatures under a Senedd constituency.
| Constituency | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Sir Gaerfyrddin | 48 |
| Ceredigion Penfro | 40 |
| Casnewydd Islwyn | 4 |
| Sir Fynwy Torfaen | 3 |
| Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd | 2 |
| Gŵyr Abertawe | 2 |
| Afan Ogwr Rhondda |