Sign the petition to bring crabs, lobsters and prawns under the Animal Welfare Act

Why it's urgent

The campaign page gives no closing date or scheduled decision, so there is no fixed deadline for this petition.

The strategy

The petition shows public support for legal protection of crustaceans. The report does not say where the petition is delivered or who must respond, so its route to decision-makers is unconfirmed. One signature is a small contribution on its own.

Why it scored 58

Scale: Massive

Crustacean Compassion says millions of crabs, lobsters and prawns are boiled alive every day, which would mean well over 10 million a year; this is an unverified campaigner claim.

Severity: Serious

Extending the Act's duty of care to crustaceans would be a meaningful protection, though the report does not say which specific practices it would change.

Chance of success: Long shot

The report shows no government indication of support for including decapods in the Animal Welfare Act.

Your difference: Small

A single online petition signature is one among very many, so one person's signature changes the result very little.