Shark Fins Act 2023
prohibit the import and export of shark fins and to make provision relating to the removal of fins from sharks.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Shark Fins Act 2023 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Christina Rees that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 15 June 2022 and became an Act of Parliament on 29 June 2023.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Christina Rees), 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 Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament