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Electric Shock Training Devices Bill

Prohibit the sale, manufacture, hire, loan, importation or use of electric shock training devices; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

24 October 2007

In Plain English

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The Electric Shock Training Devices Bill would ban the sale, manufacture, hire, loan, importation or use of electric shock training devices. It covers devices used for training and any related activities, with the aim of preventing their use in training contexts.

Key Points

  • Prohibits sale, manufacture, hire, loan, importation or use of electric shock training devices.
  • Covers all such devices and related activities (connected purposes).
  • Targets those involved in distribution and use, including manufacturers, importers, retailers, trainers and users.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee stage.

Who is affected?

Manufacturers of electric shock training devicesImporters and exportersRetailers and distributorsTrainers and users (e.g., animal trainers, pet owners)Animal welfare organisations

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

13 Dec 2006

2nd readingCommons

27 Apr 2007

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3rd readingCommons
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