Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024

What the bill does

A Bill to Prohibit the export of certain livestock from Great Britain for slaughter.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024

What stage is the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 at?

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 become law?

Yes. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024?

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 was sponsored by Steve Barclay.

When was the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 4 December 2023, at first reading.

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