Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Neil Duncan-JordanLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would amend the Hunting Act 2004, which bans hunting wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales. The exact changes will be set out in the bill’s text and could affect how the ban is applied, including possible changes to exemptions and enforcement.

Key Points

Proposes amendments to the Hunting Act 2004 (England and Wales) regarding hunting with dogs.
Introduced in the House of Commons by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour Co-operative).
The specific changes will be defined in the bill and debated by Parliament.

Who is affected?

Hunting organisations and individuals who use dogs for huntingLandowners and farmers where hunting with dogs occursPolice and other authorities responsible for enforcing the Hunting ActAnimal welfare groups and campaignersMembers of the public with an interest in animal welfare and rural activities

Generated 25 April 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Apr 2026

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment)

24 Apr 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.

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No recorded votes for this bill yet.