A Bill to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
27 March 2015
Wild Animals in Circuses Bill would ban the use of wild animals in UK circuses and set out how the ban is to be enforced. It would define what counts as a wild animal and establish the rules circuses must follow to comply. The bill also covers related matters to support enforcement and implementation.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination, then to the Lords for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 3 September 2014 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
