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Dog Meat (Consumption) (Offences) Bill

A Bill to make it an offence to consume dog meat and to transport, possess or donate dog meat for the purpose of consumption; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

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The Bill would make it illegal to eat dog meat in the UK and would also criminalise transporting, possessing or donating dog meat for the purpose of consumption. It sets out offences and enforcement, with related provisions to support how it would be applied. The Bill originated in the Commons and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Creates offences for consuming dog meat in the UK.
  • Prohibits transport, possession or donation of dog meat intended for consumption.
  • Addresses related offences and enforcement under criminal law.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by report and further readings.

Who is affected?

Members of the public who may consume dog meat in the UKPeople and businesses involved in transporting, possessing, selling or donating dog meat for consumptionAnimal welfare organisations and advocatesLaw enforcement, prosecutors and courts responsible for enforcing the offences

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

19 Feb 2019

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Dog Meat (Consumption) (Offences)

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)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.