UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2394
Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019
[As Introduced]
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This Act bans the use of wild animals (like lions, elephants, and bears) in travelling circuses across the UK. It became law in 2019 to stop wild animals being forced to perform tricks and live in circus conditions.
Presented by Michael Gove
supported by Lord Gardiner of Kimble.
supported by Lord Gardiner of Kimble.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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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 reading1 May 2019
- 2nd reading7 May 2019
- Committee stage21 May 2019
- Report stage4 Jun 2019
- 3rd reading4 Jun 2019
Lords
- 1st reading5 Jun 2019
- 2nd reading19 Jun 2019
- Committee stage3 Jul 2019
- Report stage17 Jul 2019
- 3rd reading23 Jul 2019
Royal Assent24 Jul 2019