Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Amends section 33 of the Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 to allow local authorities to proscribe the transport of live animals for slaughter abroad via facilities they control and operate, in defined circumstances.
• Gives councils power to regulate or ban such exports at harbour facilities under their management.
• Applies specifically to live animal transport for slaughter abroad; other goods and transport arrangements are not covered by this amendment.
• Intended to support animal welfare considerations and local governance over harbour operations.
• Bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons; first reading occurred on 13 July 2016; no further stages are listed in the provided information.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. The first reading was in July 2016; no additional progression information is provided in the current details.