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Nature’s Rights Bill

Private Members' Bill (starting in the Lords) · started in the Lords

A Bill to recognise Nature as a legal subject; establish and protect the rights of Nature; establish a legal duty of care for public bodies, businesses, and individuals; provide procedural rights for the protection of Nature; establish an Integrated Rights Framework; establish mechanisms for dispute resolution and legal enforcement; make provision about Parliamentary scrutiny; establish a Nature Guardianship Council and Bioregional Councils; establish a Nature’s Rights Tribunal; create a governance structure for implementation and integration; provide for phased implementation and periodic review; ensure compliance with international environmental obligations; promote public awareness and education; and for connected purposes.

Where it is

Lords · 2nd reading

What happens next

No further stage is scheduled

The route

In the Lords

  1. 1st reading1 Jun
  2. 2nd readinghere3 Jul
  3. Committee stageno date yet
  4. Report stage
  5. 3rd reading

In the Commons

  1. 1st reading
  2. 2nd reading
  3. Committee stage
  4. Report stage
  5. 3rd reading

Between the Houses

  1. Consideration of amendments
  2. Royal Assent

What we've written

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Every stage on the record (3)
  • Lords1st reading1 Jun
  • Lords2nd reading3 Jul
  • LordsCommittee stageno date

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