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Second Reading26 Mar

Amenity Land Purchase by Local Authorities Bill

This bill would give local authorities new powers to buy amenity land. Amenity land means green spaces like parks, playing fields, and recreational areas that benefit local communities.

housingenvironment
Second Reading5 Mar

Armed Conflict Requirements Bill - Rules for Military Action

This bill would create new rules that the government must follow before the UK takes military action in armed conflicts. It would require ministers to meet certain conditions and provide specific information to Parliament before authorizing military operations.

defenceconstitution
Second Reading2 Mar

Arm's-Length Bodies Review Bill

This bill creates a system to regularly review arm's-length bodies. Arm's-length bodies are organisations funded by government but run independently, like NHS trusts or university funding councils.

constitutioneconomy
Second Reading26 Feb

Bill to keep suspects' names secret until they are charged

This bill would change the law to stop police and media from naming suspects before they are formally charged with a crime. Currently, police can release suspects' names to the public during investigations.

justiceconstitution
Second Reading25 Feb

Animal Shelters Must Get Licenses to Operate

This bill requires all animal shelters in the UK to get a license from their local council before they can operate. Shelters would need to meet certain standards for animal care, including proper housing, feeding, and medical treatment.

justicesocial welfare
Second Reading16 Jan

Afghanistan Schemes Data Breaches Independent Public Inquiry Bill

This bill creates an independent public inquiry to investigate data breaches in UK government schemes for Afghan nationals. The schemes helped Afghans who worked with British forces or faced threats after the Taliban took control in 2021.

immigrationdefence
Second Reading14 Jan

Access to Finance for Women in Business Bill

This bill aims to improve women's access to business funding and financial services. It would require banks and other lenders to collect and publish data about how much funding they provide to women-led businesses.

economysocial welfare
Royal Assent3 Dec

Ban on importing young puppies, kittens and ferrets to the UK

This Act stops people bringing puppies under 6 months old, kittens under 6 months old, and ferrets under 6 months old into the UK. It also bans importing pregnant dogs, cats and ferrets.

justicesocial welfare
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Royal Assent31 Oct

Absent Voting Rules for Scottish and Welsh Elections Act 2025

This Act changes the rules for postal and proxy voting in Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly elections. It allows people to vote by post or have someone vote for them without giving a reason.

constitutiondemocracy
Second Reading29 Oct

Ban on Using Animals for Medical Research

This bill would make it illegal to use animals in medical research and testing in the UK. It would ban experiments on all animals including mice, rats, monkeys and other species currently used to develop medicines and treatments.

healthjustice
Second Reading29 Oct

Agricultural Land Planning Bill

This bill changes how planning decisions are made when developments are proposed on agricultural land. It requires planning authorities (local councils that decide on building applications) to consider the quality and importance of farmland before approving new developments.

housingenvironment
Second Reading16 Sept

A34 Slip Road Safety Bill for East Ilsley and Beedon Areas

This bill focuses on improving road safety at slip roads along the A34 motorway near the villages of East Ilsley and Beedon in Berkshire. Slip roads are the short connecting roads that allow vehicles to join or leave a motorway.

transport
Second Reading14 Jul

Dog Attack Responsibility Bill

This bill creates new rules about what happens when one dog attacks another dog. Currently, dog owners may not face consequences if their dog hurts or kills another dog, even if they were not controlling their pet properly.

justicesocial welfare
Second Reading11 Jul

Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill

This bill changes the rules about how telecommunications companies can access land and buildings to install equipment like phone lines, internet cables, and mobile phone masts. It gives these companies new legal powers to enter private property when they need to upgrade or repair networks.

technologyhousing
Royal Assent25 Feb

Changes to Rules for Private Dispute Resolution Outside Courts

This bill changes the rules for arbitration - a system where people and businesses resolve disputes privately instead of going to court. An arbitrator (a neutral person) makes binding decisions that both sides must follow.

justiceeconomy
Second Reading12 Feb

Bill to keep suspects' names secret until charged

This bill would change the law to stop police and media from naming people suspected of crimes before they are formally charged. Currently, suspects can be named publicly when arrested.

justiceconstitution
Second Reading12 Feb

Bill to ban night flights at UK airports

This bill would stop airports from allowing planes to take off or land during night hours. The government says this will reduce noise pollution that disturbs people's sleep near airports.

transportenvironment
Second Reading12 Feb

Making Government Agencies More Accountable to Parliament Bill

This bill changes how arm's-length bodies report to Parliament. Arm's-length bodies are government agencies that operate independently from ministers, like NHS trusts or regulatory bodies.

constitutionsocial welfare
Second Reading12 Feb

Bill to Convert Commercial Buildings into Affordable Homes

This bill would make it easier to turn empty offices, shops and other commercial buildings into affordable housing. The government says this will help address the housing shortage by using buildings that are not being used for business anymore.

housingeconomy
Royal Assent8 Jan

Ban on Exporting Live Farm Animals for Slaughter

This law stops people from sending live farm animals from Great Britain to other countries for slaughter or further fattening. The ban covers cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and horses.

environmenteconomy
Second Reading31 May

Rules for bringing dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK

This bill creates new rules for people bringing dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK from other countries. It sets minimum age limits for these animals before they can travel.

social welfarejustice
Second Reading31 May

Access to Telecommunications Networks Bill

This bill changes rules about how telecommunications companies can access buildings and land to install internet and phone networks. It gives telecoms operators new legal rights to enter private property when needed for network infrastructure.

technologyhousing
Second Reading31 May

Making Dog Owners Responsible for Dog Attacks Bill

This bill makes dog owners legally responsible when their dogs attack people or other animals. It creates new criminal offences for owners whose dogs cause injury or death.

justicesocial welfare
First Reading29 May

Bill to reduce time limit for abortions

This bill would reduce the current time limit for abortions in England, Scotland and Wales. Under current law, abortions can be performed up to 24 weeks of pregnancy in most circumstances.

healthjustice
Third Reading29 May

Alternative Investment Fund Designation Bill

This bill gives the government power to decide which investment funds can use certain tax benefits. Alternative investment funds are pools of money that invest in things like property, private companies, or hedge funds - different from regular stock market investments.

economytechnology
Committee29 May

Arbitration Bill - New Rules for Private Dispute Resolution

This bill updates the rules for arbitration in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Arbitration is when people or businesses choose a private person (called an arbitrator) to settle their disagreement instead of going to court.

justiceeconomy
Second Reading10 May

Bill to guarantee free contraception access across England

This bill would require all areas of England to provide free contraceptive services. It covers birth control pills, condoms, implants, and emergency contraception.

healthsocial welfare
Royal Assent19 Mar

Agriculture Act 2020: New farming support and food standards after Brexit

This Act creates new systems for supporting farmers in England after leaving the EU. It replaces EU farming subsidies with payments for environmental work like planting trees and protecting wildlife.

environmenteconomy
Second Reading14 Nov

Anonymity of Suspects Bill - Protecting Identity of People Under Investigation

This bill would change the law to protect the identity of people suspected of crimes. Currently, police and media can often name suspects before they are charged or convicted.

justiceconstitution
First Reading30 Oct

Fund to Help People Run for Elected Office Report Bill

This bill requires the government to produce a report about creating a fund to help people run for elected office. The fund would provide money to people who want to become MPs, councillors, or other elected representatives but cannot afford the costs.

constitutioneconomy
First Reading30 Oct

Making dog owners responsible for attacks by their dogs

This bill changes the law to make dog owners more responsible when their dogs attack people or other animals. Currently, owners can sometimes avoid punishment if they claim they didn't know their dog was dangerous.

justicesocial welfare
First Reading30 Oct

Converting Shop and Office Buildings into Affordable Homes

This bill makes it easier to turn empty shops, offices and other commercial buildings into affordable homes. Local councils would get new powers to identify suitable commercial properties and approve their conversion to housing.

housingeconomy
First Reading30 Oct

Air Pollution Local Authority Audits Bill

This bill requires local councils to carry out regular checks on air quality in their areas. Councils must test pollution levels and publish reports about what they find.

environmenthealth
Royal Assent21 Sept

Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023

This Act allows the UK government to ban the advertising and promotion of certain animal activities that happen in other countries. The government can make regulations to stop UK businesses from selling or marketing trips to activities it considers harmful to animal welfare, such as elephant rides or swimming with captive dolphins.

environmenteconomy
Second Reading14 Jun

Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

This bill creates new rules for keeping animals in England. It bans keeping primates like monkeys as pets unless you have a special licence.

environmenteconomy
Royal Assent12 Jan

Animals Penalty Notices Act 2022

This law allows councils and other authorities to issue fixed penalty notices for certain animal welfare offences. A fixed penalty notice is a fine that people can pay instead of going to court.

justice
Royal Assent14 Nov

Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021

This Act updates the rules for managing UK airspace and controlling unmanned aircraft like drones. It gives new powers to air traffic control services and sets stricter regulations for drone operators.

transporttechnology
Royal Assent9 May

Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022

This Act creates a legal duty for government ministers to consider animal welfare when making policy decisions. It officially recognises that animals with backbones (vertebrates) can feel pain and emotions.

environmentconstitution
Royal Assent9 May

Law Allowing Drug and Alcohol Tests in Approved Premises

This law gives managers of approved premises the power to test residents for drugs and alcohol. Approved premises are special accommodation where some offenders live after leaving prison while supervised by probation services.

justicehealth
Second Reading29 Apr

Making abuse of public-facing workers a specific crime

This bill creates new criminal offences for abusing workers who serve the public. It covers verbal abuse, threats, and physical attacks against people like shop workers, bus drivers, hospital staff, and council workers.

justicesocial welfare
Second Reading29 Apr

Air Pollution Local Authority Audits Bill

This bill requires local councils to check and report on air pollution in their areas regularly. Local councils would need to measure pollution levels at different locations and publish reports showing the results.

environmenthealth
Second Reading29 Apr

Ambulance Waiting Times Must Be Reported Locally

This bill requires ambulance services to publish waiting time data for local areas. Currently, ambulance response times are reported nationally or by region.

health
Second Reading29 Apr

Acquired Brain Injury Bill

This bill would create new rules about acquired brain injury services in the UK. Acquired brain injury means brain damage that happens after birth, often from accidents, strokes, or infections.

healthsocial welfare
Second Reading28 Apr

Online Age Checking Rules Bill

This bill creates new rules for checking how old people are online. Companies that run websites and apps would need to use approved methods to verify users' ages.

technologysocial welfare
First Reading28 Apr

Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill - Changes When Children Can Be Charged

This bill would change the age at which children can be charged with crimes in England and Wales. Currently, children aged 10 and above can be prosecuted in criminal courts.

justicesocial welfare
Royal Assent21 Apr

Creating a New Research Agency for High-Risk Scientific Projects

This Act creates ARIA, a new government agency that funds high-risk, high-reward scientific research. ARIA can give money to researchers and companies working on breakthrough technologies that might fail but could lead to major discoveries.

technologyeconomy
Second Reading5 May

Abortion Bill - Rules for Abortion Services

This bill would create new laws about abortion services in the UK. It would set rules for when and how abortions can be provided.

healthjustice
Second Reading5 May

Bill to Keep Names of Arrested People Secret Until Charged

This bill would stop police and media from naming people who have been arrested until they are formally charged with a crime. Currently, arrested people's names can be made public.

justiceconstitution
Committee5 May

Access to Palliative Care and Treatment of Children Bill

This bill creates new legal duties for the NHS to provide palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions. Palliative care means medical care focused on comfort and quality of life rather than curing illness.

healthsocial welfare
Second Reading5 May

Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill

This bill would change the age at which children can be charged with crimes in England and Wales. Currently, children as young as 10 can face criminal charges.

justicesocial welfare