Illegal Importation of Dogs (Fixed Penalty) Bill

A Bill to provide for a fixed penalty charge for those caught smuggling dogs into the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Illegal Importation of Dogs (Fixed Penalty) Bill would create a fixed penalty for people caught smuggling dogs into the United Kingdom. It defines illegal dog importation as an offence and sets out a fixed amount to be paid, along with the related enforcement powers and procedures.

Key Points

Introduces a fixed penalty charge for illegal importation of dogs into the UK.
Targets individuals who smuggle dogs, with a set penalty rather than, or in addition to, criminal proceedings.
Includes enforcement provisions and related legal framework to support penalties.

Who is affected?

People who illegally import or smuggle dogs into the UKLegitimate dog importers and traders who operate within the law as they may be affected by enforcementBorder Force, police and other enforcement agencies responsible for applying penaltiesAnimal welfare groups and members of the public concerned with dog welfare

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Mar 2014

2nd readingCommons

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Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Illegal Importation of Dogs (Fixed Penalty)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

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