Bill · started in the Commons
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024
A Bill to Prohibit the export of certain livestock from Great Britain for slaughter.
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 4 December 2023 by Steve Barclay (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024, receiving Royal Assent on 20 May 2024.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 4 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading Commons 18 Dec 2023
- Programme motion Commons 18 Dec 2023
- Instruction Commons 15 Jan 2024
- Committee of the whole House Commons 15 Jan 2024
- 3rd reading Commons 15 Jan 2024
- 1st reading Lords 16 Jan 2024
- 2nd reading Lords 21 Feb 2024
- Committee stage Lords 14 Mar 2024
- Report stage Lords 8 May 2024
- 3rd reading Lords 14 May 2024
- Royal Assent Unassigned 20 May 2024
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 8 Jan 2025.