Bill · started in the Commons
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
To make provision about the mode of trial and maximum penalty for certain offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 October 2019 by Theresa Villiers (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
- 1st reading Commons 15 Oct 2019
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 Nov 2019.