A Bill to establish an independent regulatory body to monitor and enforce the compliance of public bodies with climate and environmental requirements and targets; to make provision for associated sanctions; to require the regulatory body to assess the environmental effects of potential trade agreements; to make provision about environmental standards, including in relation to animal welfare; and for connected purposes.
The Environment (Regulation) Bill would create an independent regulator to check that public bodies follow climate and environmental rules and targets, with powers to sanction breaches. It would also require this regulator to assess the environmental impact of potential trade deals and to set environmental standards, including rules on animal welfare.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
