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Trading of Primates as Pets (Prohibition) Bill

To prohibit the breeding, selling, purchasing and keeping of primates a pets in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Mark PritchardConservative

Last Updated

16 October 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would ban keeping primates as pets in the United Kingdom by making it illegal to breed, sell, buy or keep primates as companions. It would create offences for breaches and set out related enforcement provisions and penalties, with other connected provisions to support the ban.

Key Points

Bans breeding, selling, purchasing and keeping primates as pets in the United Kingdom.
Creates offences and penalties for non-compliance and sets out enforcement arrangements.
Currently at second reading in the House of Commons; introduced by MP Mark Pritchard (Conservative).

Who is affected?

Prospective primate pet buyersPeople who currently own primates as petsPrimate breeders and sellers (including pet shops)Primate-related businesses and suppliersVeterinary and animal welfare professionalsAnimal welfare organisations and charitiesFamilies and households considering primate ownership

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