Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

24 April 2026

In Plain English

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This Bill would amend the Hunting Act 2004, which governs hunting with dogs. It aims to change the current rules around hunting with dogs and related activities. The exact amendments are not detailed in the information provided, and the Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

It would amend the Hunting Act 2004 (the law governing hunting with dogs).
The specific changes are not described in the provided information.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the 2nd reading (8 May 2026).

Who is affected?

Hunters and hunting organisationsLandowners and farmersAnimal welfare and wildlife organisationsPolice, prosecutors and local authorities enforcing the lawMembers of the public, especially in rural communities

Generated 25 April 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Apr 2026

2nd readingCommons

8 May 2026

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment)

24 Apr 2026

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 8 May 2026.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Thursday 23 April 2026.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.