Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to prohibit the use of animals in medical research; to require the use of non-animal methods for conducting medical research; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill

What stage is the Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill at?

The Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill?

The Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill was sponsored by Steve Race.

When was the Animals in Medical Research (Prohibition) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2024, at first reading.

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