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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 19 December 2025

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Long title

A Bill to make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    21 October 2024 – 21 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 November 2024 – 29 November 2024

  3. Committee stage· Commons

    21 May 2025 – 21 May 2025

  4. 3rd reading· Commons

    4 July 2025 – 4 July 2025

  5. 1st reading· Lords

    7 July 2025 – 7 July 2025

  6. 2nd reading· Lords

    5 September 2025 – 5 September 2025

  7. Order of Commitment discharged· Lords

    28 October 2025 – 28 October 2025

  8. 3rd reading· Lords

    5 December 2025 – 5 December 2025

  9. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    18 December 2025 – 18 December 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3821.