Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024
Prohibit the export of certain livestock from Great Britain for slaughter.
Government Bill
(Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 4 December 2023 and became an Act of Parliament on 20 May 2024.
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
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament