A Bill to amend the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
29 April 2022
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill would amend the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 and related provisions. It aims to strengthen safeguards for livestock against dog-related incidents and to update the legal framework to support enforcement and clarity around dog ownership in rural areas.
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons, where MPs discuss its general principles before moving on to detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.