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Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill

A Bill to increase penalties for civil offences relating to littering from vehicles; to make provision about the use of technology in detecting and identifying persons who have committed such offences; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Claire HughesLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

10 September 2025

In Plain English

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This Bill would raise penalties for civil offences relating to littering from vehicles and would introduce technology to detect and identify offenders. It aims to strengthen enforcement by making penalties tougher and by clarifying how the information gathered could be used. The measures are designed to reduce littering from vehicles and improve accountability.

Key Points

  • Increases penalties for civil offences relating to littering from vehicles.
  • Introduces use of technology to detect and identify offenders.
  • Covers enforcement provisions and other connected purposes.
  • Originates in the Commons and is sponsored by Claire Hughes (Labour (Co‑op)).
  • Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons following the 1st reading in 2025.

Progress

The Bill has completed its first reading and is at the second reading in the Commons (scheduled for 29 May 2026). If it progresses, it would move on to further stages such as committee scrutiny.

Who is affected?

Vehicle owners and driversLocal communities affected by litter and cleanliness in their areasLocal authorities and enforcement agencies (councils, police, civil enforcement officers)People who may be detected or identified using the new technology (data subjects)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

22 Apr 2025

2nd readingCommons

29 May 2026

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3rd readingCommons
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill

23 Apr 2025

This Private Members' Bill was withdrawn by the Member in charge on 9 September 2025 and will proceed no further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.