Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022
make provision for an Animal Sentience Committee with functions relating to the effect of government policy on the welfare of animals as sentient beings
Government Bill
(Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
What is this Bill?
The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 13 May 2021 and became an Act of Parliament on 28 April 2022.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
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, Government Bills, Process of a Bill
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This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament
Latest Key documents
Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages
28th April 2022
Royal Assent: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
28th April 2022
Royal Assent (Commons)
28th April 2022
Act of Parliament
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 (c. 22)
7th April 2022
Consideration of Commons amendments: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
7th April 2022
Consideration of Commons amendments (Lords)
15th March 2022
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 131 Explanatory Notes on Commons Amendments
15th March 2022
Bill
HL Bill 131 Commons Amendments
14th March 2022
3rd reading (Commons)
14th March 2022
Report stage (Commons)
14th March 2022
Programme motion
14th March 2022
Bill proceedings: Commons
Report Stage Proceedings as at 14 March 2022
14th March 2022
Amendment Paper
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 14 March 2022
14th March 2022
Selection of amendments: Commons
Speaker’s provisional grouping and selection of amendments and new clauses - 14 March 2022
11th March 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 11 March 2022
10th March 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 10 March 2022
3rd March 2022
Briefing papers
Briefing paper on the Bill
3rd March 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 3 March 2022
2nd March 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 2 March 2022
1st March 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 1 March 2022
11th February 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (AWSB06)
11th February 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by RSPCA (AWSB01)
11th February 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Compassion in World Farming (AWSB02)
11th February 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Better Deal for Animals coalition (AWSB03)
11th February 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (AWSB05)
11th February 2022
Written evidence
Written evidence submitted by Crustacean Compassion (AWSB04)
10th February 2022
Committee stage: 1st sitting (Commons)
10th February 2022
Bill
Bill 255 2021-22 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)
10th February 2022
Bill proceedings: Commons
Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 10 February 2022
10th February 2022
Amendment Paper
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 10 February 2022
10th February 2022
Selection of amendments: Commons
Chairs’ provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 10 February
9th February 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 9 February 2022
8th February 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 8 February 2022
7th February 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 7 February 2022
4th February 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 4 February 2022
3rd February 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 3 February 2022
20th January 2022
Press notices
Have your say on the Animal Welfare (Sentience) [HL] Bill
20th January 2022
Amendment Paper
Notices of Amendments as at 20 January 2022
18th January 2022
2nd reading (Commons)
18th January 2022
Programme motion
18th January 2022
Money resolution
18th January 2022
Commons Hansard Daily Report
2nd reading - Commons Hansard link
14th December 2021
1st reading (Commons)
14th December 2021
Bill
Bill 219 2021-22 (as brought from the House of Lords)
14th December 2021
Explanatory Notes
Bill 219 EN 2021-22
13th December 2021
3rd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
13th December 2021
3rd reading (Lords)
6th December 2021
Report stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
6th December 2021
Report stage part three (Lords)
6th December 2021
Report stage part two (Lords)
6th December 2021
Report stage part one (Lords)
6th December 2021
Bill
HL Bill 79 (as amended on Report)
3rd December 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R-I(Rev) Revised marshalled list for Report
2nd December 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R-I Marshalled list for Report
1st December 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
1st December 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(k) Amendments for Report
29th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
29th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(j) Amendments for Report
26th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
26th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(i) Amendments for Report
25th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(h) Amendments for Report
25th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
24th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(g) Amendments for Report
24th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
23rd November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(f) Amendments for Report
23rd November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
22nd November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(e) Amendment for Report
22nd November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
19th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(d) Amendments for Report
19th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
18th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(c) Amendment for Report
18th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
17th November 2021
Will write letters
Animal Sentience Committee terms of reference [final draft for circulation].
8th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(b) Amendments for Report
8th November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R Running list of amendments
2nd November 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-R(a) Amendments for Report
20th July 2021
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
20th July 2021
Committee stage (Lords)
15th July 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-II Second marshalled list for Grand Committee
14th July 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-I(b) Amendment for Grand Committee
8th July 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-I(a) Amendments for Grand Committee (for Second Marshalled List)
6th July 2021
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
6th July 2021
Committee stage (Lords)
1st July 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4-I Marshalled list for Grand Committee
29th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(g) Amendments for Grand Committee
29th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4 Running list of amendments
28th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(f) Amendments for Grand Committee
28th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4 Running list of amendments
24th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(e) Amendments for Grand Committee
24th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4 Running list of amendments
23rd June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(d) Amendments for Grand Committee
23rd June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4 Running list of amendments
22nd June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(c) Amendment for Grand Committee
22nd June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4 Running list of amendments
18th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4 Running list of amendments
18th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(b) Amendment for Grand Committee
17th June 2021
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 4(a) Amendments for Grand Committee
16th June 2021
2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
16th June 2021
2nd reading (Lords)
26th May 2021
Library Notes
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]
17th May 2021
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]: Delegated Powers Memorandum
17th May 2021
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]: Delegated Powers Memorandum
13th May 2021
1st reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
13th May 2021
1st reading (Lords)
13th May 2021
Bill
HL Bill 4 (as introduced)
13th May 2021
Bill
HL Bill 4 (as introduced)
13th May 2021
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 4 Explanatory Notes
13th May 2021
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 4 Explanatory Notes
13th May 2021
Lords Hansard
Lords Hansard
13th May 2021
Minutes of Proceedings
Minutes of Proceedings