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Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means you believe wild animals should not be used in circuses for entertainment. Supporters argue it protects animals from suffering and stress caused by travelling, performing, and living in unnatural conditions.
A vote to oppose means
- —People against this Act might worry about circus workers losing their jobs or livelihoods. Some argue that well-regulated circuses can care for animals properly, and that the law removes a traditional form of entertainment.
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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
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