A Bill to regulate and limit the practice of bottom trawling in marine protected areas; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
6 September 2024
This bill would regulate and limit bottom trawling within Marine Protected Areas to protect seabed habitats and wildlife. It lays out where bottom trawling may take place and gives authorities power to enforce the rules, with related provisions to support marine protection.
The bill is at the first reading in the House of Lords. It will move to detailed scrutiny at the committee stage in the Lords, before progressing further.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 30 July. This stage was a formality that signals the start of the bill's journey through the Lords. The bill was withdrawn on 6 September and will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
