A Bill to make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Joe MorrisLabour (Co-op)
22 April 2025
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This bill would change the law on livestock worrying by dogs. It clarifies what counts as an offence and gives investigators broader powers to probe suspected offences, with other related measures to support enforcement and animal welfare.
The bill is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to committee or the second reading.
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22 Oct 2024
This Bill has now been withdrawn by the Member concerned and will progress no further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
