This bill stops abusers from hurting, threatening or controlling pets during domestic abuse situations. It lets courts order abusers to leave pets alone and lets victims keep their animals safe.
A Bill to make provision for the application of non-molestation orders and occupation orders to behaviour relating to pets; to amend definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include behaviour relating to pets; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to pets; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Ruth Jones
Introduced: 2026-03-10