Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill 2019-21
make provision about the mode of trial and maximum penalty for certain offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was a Ballot Bill tabled by Chris Loder that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 5 February 2020 and became an Act of Parliament on 29 April 2021.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Chris Loder), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Initial Library Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament