A Bill to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to make the intentional or reckless disturbance or harassment of seals an offence; to make further provision about the protection of seals; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2022
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The Seals (Protection) Bill would amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to make it an offence to intentionally or recklessly disturb or harass seals. It also introduces extra protections for seals and related measures to safeguard their habitats. In short, it aims to stop harmful disturbance around seals and strengthen their protection.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage and then further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
9 Feb 2022
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
