A Bill to prevent and punish the theft of dogs and to deter the unlawful importation of certain animals into Great Britain; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Tim FarronLiberal Democrat
2 November 2023
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The Pets (Theft and Importation) Bill would make it a crime to steal dogs and would deter the unlawful importation of certain animals into Great Britain. It sets out new offences and related powers to help enforce these aims and protect animals.
Status: 1st Reading in the House of Commons (introduced 6 June 2023). If it progresses, it would move to the 2nd Reading and then committee stage in due course.
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6 Jun 2023
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
