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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

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill would make it illegal to import young puppies into the UK and to cover related purposes. It is framed to address welfare concerns around the overseas puppy trade. The bill is currently progressing through Parliament and is at the second reading in the House of Commons, having originated there.

Key Points

- Prohibits the import of young puppies into the UK.
- Includes provisions described as “connected purposes” that may address related issues.
- Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.
- Aims to affect welfare outcomes by restricting the cross-border trade in young puppies.

Progress

The bill is in its early stages of passage, currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It will need to progress through later readings and stages before becoming law.

Who is affected?

Puppy importers and businesses that trade in imported dogsProspective buyers or adopters considering puppies from abroadUK border control and agencies responsible for enforcing import rulesUK dog breeders and other UK-based businesses connected to the puppy supply chainAnimal welfare organisations and members of the public with an interest in animal welfare

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill

23 Oct 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 125 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

5 Sept 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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