Pet Abduction Act 2024
create offences of dog abduction and cat abduction and to confer a power to make corresponding provision relating to the abduction of other animals commonly kept as pets.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Pet Abduction Act 2024 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Anna Firth that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 6 December 2023 and became an Act of Parliament on 24 May 2024.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Anna Firth), 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
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament