Bill · started in the Commons
Marine Mammals (Protection) Bill
A Bill to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in respect of the protection of pinnipeds and cetaceans; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Marine Mammals (Protection) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 March 2026 by Andrew George (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.
Sponsor
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Andrew George
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 25 Mar 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.