A Bill to establish a closed season during which the killing or taking of hares is prohibited; to repeal the seasonal prohibition of the sale of hares in the Hares Preservation Act 1892; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would create a fixed closed season during which it is illegal to kill or take hares. It would also repeal the seasonal ban on selling hares in the Hares Preservation Act 1892. In short, it aims to protect hares during the closed season while removing an old restriction on hare sales.
The Bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it moves forward, it would proceed to committee stage and then further readings before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 13 December 2021. The second reading was expected on 25 February 2022 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Richard Fuller.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
