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Bill · started in the Commons

Shark Fins Act 2023

A Bill to prohibit the import and export of shark fins and to make provision relating to the removal of fins from sharks.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Shark Fins Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 June 2022 by Christina Rees (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Shark Fins Act 2023, receiving Royal Assent on 29 June 2023.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 15 Jun 2022
  2. 2nd reading Commons 15 Jul 2022
  3. Committee stage Commons 16 Nov 2022
  4. 3rd reading Commons 20 Jan 2023
  5. 1st reading Lords 23 Jan 2023
  6. 2nd reading Lords 24 Mar 2023
  7. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 24 Apr 2023
  8. 3rd reading Lords 16 Jun 2023
  9. Royal Assent Unassigned 29 Jun 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 3 Jul 2023.