A Bill to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
This bill would ban the use of wild animals in circuses in the UK. It defines what counts as wild animals and what counts as a circus, and sets out how the ban would be enforced and any related provisions. The bill originated in the House of Commons and is currently at its second reading.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. It has not yet progressed to committee or later stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
