UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3533
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024
[As Introduced]
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This Act sets welfare standards for farm animals (like cattle, sheep, and pigs) being exported from the UK to other countries. It aims to make sure animals don't suffer during transport and sets requirements for things like space, rest, and access to water during journeys.
Presented by Steve Barclay
supported by Lord Douglas-Miller.
supported by Lord Douglas-Miller.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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The people's count18 votes
0% Aye · 0100% No · 18
MPs' vote510 MPs
43% Ayes · 21757% Noes · 293
The democratic gap
43% , a wide gap
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading4 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading18 Dec 2023
- 3rd reading15 Jan 2024
Lords
- 1st reading16 Jan 2024
- 2nd reading21 Feb 2024
- Committee stage14 Mar 2024
- Report stage8 May 2024
- 3rd reading14 May 2024
Royal Assent20 May 2024