Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes.

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.

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Questions about the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

What stage is the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act at?

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act become law?

Yes. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act?

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act was sponsored by Aphra Brandreth.

When was the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act introduced?

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

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