Bill · started in the Commons
Wild Animals in Circuses Bill
A Bill to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Wild Animals in Circuses Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 June 2012 by Thomas Docherty (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
<p>This Bill began its second reading debate on 18 January 2013; the debate was adjourned. The Bill is expected resume its second reading debate on a date yet to be announced.</p><p>This Bill was presented to Parliament on 25 June 2012. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.</p><p>This Bill is a Private Member’s Bill. These are often not printed until close to the second reading debate. If the text is not yet available here and you wish to know more about this bill please contact its sponsor, Thomas Docherty.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 25 Jun 2012
- 2nd reading Commons 18 Jan 2013
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 22 Jan 2013.