A Bill to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
28 April 2017
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The Bill would ban the use of wild animals in circuses in the UK, with related measures to support enforcement and other connected purposes. In plain terms, it aims to stop wild animals from being used for circus performances.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading in 2016; no further stages are shown in the provided data.
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4 Jul 2016
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.
