Bill · started in the Commons

Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the use on dogs of any electronic collar designed to administer an electric shock; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 January 2014 by Dr Matthew Offord (Conservative). 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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 22 Jan 2014
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 15 May 2014.