UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3207
Shark Fins Act 2023
[As Introduced]
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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.
Presented by Christina Rees
supported by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch.
supported by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
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