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Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the import of young puppies; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would make it illegal to import young puppies into the UK. It aims to prevent welfare problems linked to imported puppies by stopping these imports, and it may include related measures to support enforcement and animal welfare.

Key Points

Prohibits the import of young puppies into the UK
Applies to all routes of import and aims to curb welfare concerns
Creates offences for breaches of the prohibition
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; next stages typically include committee stage, further readings and potential passage to the Lords
May include related provisions on enforcement and penalties to be set out in later stages

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it moves forward, it would proceed to committee stage and further readings before any final approval.

Who is affected?

Puppy importers and breedersProspective puppy buyers and those seeking to acquire a puppyPet travel and animal transport businessesBorder control and law enforcement agenciesAnimal welfare organisations and veterinary professionalsThe general public of pet owners and potential adopters

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill

23 Jun 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 86 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

22 Nov 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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