A Bill to amend the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in respect of the protection of pinnipeds and cetaceans; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Andrew GeorgeLiberal Democrat
5 May 2026
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The Marine Mammals (Protection) Bill would change the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to strengthen protection for marine mammals, specifically pinnipeds (seals) and cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). It aims to clarify and broaden protections and enforcement against harm or disturbance to these animals, with related provisions to support implementation.
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25 Mar 2026
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.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
