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JUN 19-25, 2026
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Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make provision about the welfare of certain kept animals that are in, imported into, or exported from Great Britain.

Sponsors · 1

  • George EusticeConservativeCamborne and Redruth

Bill · 6

  • Bill 002 2022-23 (as introduced)Commons
    11 May 2022
  • Bill 002 2022-23 (as introduced) (large print)Commons
    11 May 2022
  • Bill 195 2021-22 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)Commons
    18 Nov 2021
  • Bill 195 2021-22 (as amended in Public Bill Committee) - large printCommons
    18 Nov 2021
  • Bill 013 2021-22 (as introduced)Commons
    8 Jun 2021
  • Bill 013 2021-22 (as introduced) - large printCommons
    8 Jun 2021

Explanatory Notes · 4

  • Bill 002 EN 2022-23Commons
    11 May 2022
  • Bill 002 EN 2022-23 (large print)Commons
    11 May 2022
  • Bill 013 EN 2021-22Commons
    8 Jun 2021
  • Bill 013 EN 2021-22 - large printCommons
    8 Jun 2021

Impact Assessments · 3

  • Impact Assessment from Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Carry Over)Unassigned
    11 May 2022
  • Impact Assessment from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsUnassigned
    18 Aug 2021
  • Live Animal Exports - Impact Assessment from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsUnassigned
    18 Aug 2021

Delegated Powers Memorandum · 1

  • Memorandum from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsCommons
    8 Jun 2021

Human rights memorandum · 1

  • ECHR Memorandum for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillCommons
    8 Jun 2021

Briefing papers · 1

  • Briefing Paper on the BillCommons
    19 Oct 2021

Amendment Paper · 35

  • Notices of Amendments as at 17 May 2023Commons
    17 May 2023
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 May 2023Commons
    10 May 2023
  • Notices of Amendments as at 14 April 2023Commons
    14 Apr 2023
  • Notices of Amendments as at 31 March 2023Commons
    31 Mar 2023
  • Notices of Amendments as at 17 March 2023Commons
    17 Mar 2023
  • Notices of Amendments as at 15 March 2023Commons
    15 Mar 2023
  • Notices of Amendments as at 9 September 2022Commons
    9 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 2 September 2022Commons
    2 Sept 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 18 May 2022Commons
    18 May 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 12 May 2022Commons
    12 May 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 1 April 2022Commons
    1 Apr 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 28 January 2022Commons
    28 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 27 January 2022Commons
    27 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 26 January 2022Commons
    26 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 19 January 2022Commons
    19 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 18 January 2022Commons
    18 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 12 January 2022Commons
    12 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 5 January 2022Commons
    5 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 31 December 2021Commons
    31 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 17 December 2021Commons
    17 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 7 December 2021Commons
    7 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 6 December 2021Commons
    6 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 3 December 2021Commons
    3 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 2 December 2021Commons
    2 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 26 November 2021Commons
    26 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 23 November 2021Commons
    23 Nov 2021
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 18 November 2021Commons
    18 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 17 November 2021Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 16 November 2021Commons
    16 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 12 November 2021Commons
    12 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 November 2021Commons
    10 Nov 2021
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 9 November 2021Commons
    9 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 8 November 2021Commons
    8 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 5 November 2021Commons
    5 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 28 October 2021Commons
    28 Oct 2021

Bill proceedings: Commons · 1

  • All proceedings up to 18 November 2021 at Public Bill Committee StageCommons
    18 Nov 2021

Selection of amendments: Commons · 2

  • Chairs’ provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 18 November 2021Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Chairs’ provisional selection and grouping of amendments in CommitteeCommons
    16 Nov 2021

Written evidence · 18

  • Written evidence submitted by FOUR PAWS UK (AWB16)Commons
    19 Nov 2021· 222 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Kent Action Against Live Exports (KAALE) (AWB18)Commons
    18 Nov 2021· 107 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Animal Aid (AWB06)Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by the Born Free Foundation (re Primates as Pets) (AWB07)Commons
    17 Nov 2021· 382 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by the Born Free Foundation (re Zoos) (AWB08)Commons
    17 Nov 2021· 469 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Wild Futures (AWB09)Commons
    17 Nov 2021· 540 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Cats Protection (AWB10)Commons
    17 Nov 2021· 320 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by The Kennel Club (AWB11)Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AWB12)Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Chester Zoo (AWB13)Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by the Chair, Hunt Saboteurs Association (AWB14)Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by World Horse Welfare (AWB15)Commons
    17 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by the RSPCA (AWB01)Commons
    10 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Dogs Trust (AWB02)Commons
    10 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Blue Cross (AWB03)Commons
    10 Nov 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by The British Veterinary Association (BVA) (AWB04)Commons
    10 Nov 2021· 180 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Annex A: Keeping Primates (England) - BVA, British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) briefing on proposed amendments (AWB04a)Commons
    10 Nov 2021· 165 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Dr Alison Cronin and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (AWB05)Commons
    10 Nov 2021

Press notices · 1

  • Have your say on the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillCommons
    28 Oct 2021

Committee Debate · 7

  • Committee debates: compilation pdf of sittings so farCommons
    18 Nov 2021
  • Committee debates 5th sittingCommons
    18 Nov 2021
  • Committee debates: 6th sittingCommons
    18 Nov 2021
  • Committee debates 3rd sittingCommons
    16 Nov 2021
  • Committee debates 4th sittingCommons
    16 Nov 2021
  • Committee debates 1st sittingCommons
    9 Nov 2021
  • Committee debates 2nd sittingCommons
    9 Nov 2021

Legislative Consent Motions-devolved legislatures · 1

  • Legislative Consent Motion agreed by the Scottish Parliament - 11 January 2022Commons
    11 Jan 2022

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