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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3051

Hen Caging (Prohibition) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it illegal to keep laying hens in cages. It's designed to improve animal welfare by requiring hens to have more space and freedom to behave naturally, rather than being confined in small cages.

Presented by Henry Smith.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading22 Sept 2021
  • 2nd reading6 May 2022