Establish a close season, from the start of February to the end of September, during which the killing or taking of hares is prohibited; repeal the seasonal prohibition of the sale of hares in the Hares Preservation Act 1892; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
29 November 2024
The bill would create a fixed close season for hares from 1 February to 30 September, during which it would be illegal to kill or take hares. It would also repeal the seasonal ban on selling hares that is in the Hares Preservation Act 1892. This is a Lords bill and, at present, it is at the second reading in the House of Lords.
The bill has been introduced in the House of Lords and is currently at the second reading. After this, it would move to the next stage in the Lords before going to the House of Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 28 November. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the bill's journey through the Lords.
What happens next?
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the bill - is yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
