Stop the Slaughter: End Free-Roaming Sheep Deaths in the Forest of Dean!

Recent signers:
Sue Lawes and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

 

Sheep and lambs are being killed daily on the roads of the Forest of Dean—all because of an 800-year-old law that no longer makes sense!

These animals roam freely on fast, winding 60mph roads, leaving motorists no time to react. The result? Horrific, avoidable deaths. Broken bodies on the roadside. Heartbreaking suffering. And it’s all legal.

This outdated law is a death sentence for animals and a serious danger to drivers. Enough is enough! We demand urgent action:✅ Review and reform this archaic law
✅ Introduce safer solutions—lower speed limits, fencing, or controlled grazing areas
✅ End the needless suffering of innocent animals

The law must change. The suffering must stop. Sign now to demand action before more lives are lost!

15,660

Recent signers:
Sue Lawes and 16 others have signed recently.

The Issue

 

Sheep and lambs are being killed daily on the roads of the Forest of Dean—all because of an 800-year-old law that no longer makes sense!

These animals roam freely on fast, winding 60mph roads, leaving motorists no time to react. The result? Horrific, avoidable deaths. Broken bodies on the roadside. Heartbreaking suffering. And it’s all legal.

This outdated law is a death sentence for animals and a serious danger to drivers. Enough is enough! We demand urgent action:✅ Review and reform this archaic law
✅ Introduce safer solutions—lower speed limits, fencing, or controlled grazing areas
✅ End the needless suffering of innocent animals

The law must change. The suffering must stop. Sign now to demand action before more lives are lost!

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15,660


The Decision Makers

UK Government (DEFRA)
UK Government (DEFRA)
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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