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Shark Fins Act 2023
Summary
The Shark Fins Act 2023 is a law that restricts or bans the trade and possession of shark fins in the UK. It aims to stop the practice of shark finning and reduce demand for shark products, helping to protect shark populations and ocean wildlife from being overhunted.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing new rules to protect sharks from being hunted just for their fins. It helps endangered shark species survive and protects ocean ecosystems, while also preventing the cruel practice of shark finning where fins are removed and the rest of the shark is wasted.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry this Act could affect fishing industries and jobs in communities that rely on shark fishing. Others might argue it's difficult to enforce rules at sea, or that other countries don't have the same restrictions, putting UK fishermen at a disadvantage.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading15 Jul 2022
- Committee stage16 Nov 2022
- 3rd reading20 Jan 2023
Lords
- 1st reading23 Jan 2023
- 2nd reading24 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading16 Jun 2023
Royal Assent29 Jun 2023
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