The full bill · Parliament publications
Nature’s Rights Bill [HL]
The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it — bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.
Long title · Parliament’s official description
A Bill to recognise Nature as a legal subject; establish and protect the rights of Nature; establish a legal duty of care for public bodies, businesses, and individuals; provide procedural rights for the protection of Nature; establish an Integrated Rights Framework; establish mechanisms for dispute resolution and legal enforcement; make provision about Parliamentary scrutiny; establish a Nature Guardianship Council and Bioregional Councils; establish a Nature’s Rights Tribunal; create a governance structure for implementation and integration; provide for phased implementation and periodic review; ensure compliance with international environmental obligations; promote public awareness and education; and for connected purposes.
Sponsors · 1
- Baroness Bennett of Manor CastleGreen PartyLife peer
Bill · 1
- HL Bill 7 (as introduced)Lords1 Jun 2026· 3.1 MB