A Bill to repeal the Hares Preservation Act 1892 and to make provision to prohibit the killing or taking of hares during the breeding season.
House of Lords
5 May 2021
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This Bill would repeal the Hares Preservation Act 1892 and introduce a rule that prohibits killing or taking hares during their breeding season. It aims to strengthen hare protection by replacing the old legislation with new provisions. The Bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords, having originated there.
The Bill is at its second reading in the Lords. It began with a first reading in January 2020 and is progressing through the Lords' stages.
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23 Jan 2020
First reading took place on 23 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
