Sign the Fur-Free Britain petition to ban fur sales and imports

Why it's urgent

No closing date is given, so there is no fixed deadline. The petition is addressed to the new government.

The strategy

The petition asks the government to close the import and sales route that the campaign says keeps fur cruelty going overseas. A signature adds a small amount, but a UK ban would set a precedent that others could follow.

Why it scored 75

Scale: Massive

Tens of millions of animals a year are killed for fur worldwide, according to the Humane World for Animals petition page. The UK share is not given, so the direct effect of a UK ban is unknown, but it could set a major precedent.

Severity: Extreme

Animals are kept in tiny cages and killed for their fur, which is prolonged and intense suffering.

Chance of success: Plausible

The campaign cites public support of more than three-quarters, but the page shows no government commitment to a fur import or sales ban, so success is uncertain.

Your difference: Small

A petition signature is one among very many, so one signature adds little on its own.