Ecology Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Places a duty on the Secretary of State to achieve the UK nature target.
• Covers connected purposes—additional measures to implement, monitor progress, and report on the target.
• Originated in the Lords and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; next steps include committee stage and further readings.
• Official documents available include the bill text, amendment papers, briefing papers, and a Select Committee report.
• Focusses on environmental protection and restoration within the Environment policy area.

Progress

The bill began in the Lords and has been introduced to the Commons, where it is at the 2nd reading. It will proceed to committee stage and the subsequent readings if it continues to progress.