Hare Coursing Bill

A Bill to make provision about hare coursing offences; to increase penalties for such offences; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Richard FullerConservative

Last Updated

24 January 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Hare Coursing Bill aims to tighten the law on hare coursing by creating or clarifying offences and increasing the penalties for those offences. It also includes related provisions to support enforcement and other connected measures. The Bill has been introduced in the House of Commons and is currently at its first reading, sponsored by MP Richard Fuller.

Key Points

Creates or strengthens offences related to hare coursing.
Increases penalties for hare coursing offences.
Includes related provisions to support enforcement and other connected measures.
Sponsored by MP Richard Fuller (Conservative) and originates in the Commons.
At the first reading stage in the Commons; if progressed, it would move to further stages such as Second Reading and Committee.

Progress

Currently at the first reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to the Second Reading and subsequent stages for scrutiny.

Who is affected?

People suspected or charged with hare coursing offencesLandowners, farmers and rural land managersPolice, prosecutors and courts involved in hare coursing enforcementAnimal welfare organisations and campaign groupsRural communities and businesses in hare coursing-prone areas

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Hare Coursing Bill

18 Jun 2021

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, was scheduled to take place on Friday 21 January 2022 but the Bill has now been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Documents (1)

Bill 31 2021-22, as introduced

BillCommons

13 Jan 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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