Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill

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 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

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Questions about the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill

What stage is the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill at?

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill?

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill was sponsored by Joe Morris.

When was the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 October 2024, at first reading.

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