Fur (Import and Sale) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the import and sale of fur; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Ruth JonesLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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The Fur (Import and Sale) Bill would make it illegal to import fur into the UK and to sell fur products in the UK, effectively ending the fur trade domestically. It would include related measures to support enforcement and other connected provisions.

Key Points

Prohibits the import of fur into the UK and the sale of fur products in the UK.
Covers fur items used in clothing and accessories and includes enforcement and penalties as part of its provisions.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons and sponsored by Ruth Jones (Labour Co-op).

Who is affected?

Fur importersRetailers selling fur products in the UKManufacturers and suppliers of fur goodsConsumers who buy fur itemsEnforcement and customs agencies responsible for enforcing the ban

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

16 Oct 2024

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Fur (Import and Sale) Bill

17 Oct 2024

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.