Bill · started in the Commons

Environment (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to establish an independent regulatory body to monitor and enforce the compliance of public bodies with climate and environmental requirements and targets; to make provision for associated sanctions; to require the regulatory body to assess the environmental effects of potential trade agreements; to make provision about environmental standards, including in relation to animal welfare; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Environment (Regulation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 28 April 2021 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). 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 28 Apr 2021
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 May 2021.