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2024
10/6 Proposed start date for compulsory cat microchipping https://deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/03/14/coverage-of-new-microchipping-rules-for-cats/
1/2 Proposed start dated for e’collar ban in England https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/trade-news/legislation/government-confirms-shock-collar-ban-in-england.html
2023
24/11 Likely 2nd reading of the Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3466/stages
7/11 The King’s Speech will take place, which will set out the Government’s legislative programme for the next session of Parliament https://www.bbc.co.
18/10 Evidence session on XL Bullies at the EFRA committee https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/52/environment-food-and-rural-affairs-committee/news/197535/efra-committee-to-hold-evidence-session-on-xl-bully-dogs/
16.9 Christine Middlemiss, the Chief Veterinary Officer said there will be an ‘amnesty’ for some XL Bullies (for info on how we expect this to operate see the linked document here)
15.9 The Prime Minister said that the XL Bully will be banned by the end of the year.
10.9 The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, announced on Twitter that she is taking urgent advice on banning the XL Bully.
20/7 End of the consultation for Penalty Notices for some animal offences https://consult.defra.gov.uk/animal-health-and-welfare/penalty-notices-for-ahw-offences-in-england/?fbclid=IwAR1eqzt6pGP3ad_rYRgomtka724jr-giMo3m0oVHj0mgsn6bJ-LKEuF7Tb4
1/7 Sentencing Guidelines for Animal Welfare Act 2006 offences come into force https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/crown-court?s&collection=animal-cruelty
13/6 Parliamentary debate in the Grand Committee on the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2023-06-13/debates/DA887313-93D8-45C9-914F-731F0D4BF25B/AnimalWelfare(ElectronicCollars)(England)Regulations2023
8/6 Confirmation that the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill has been formally withdrawn https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/2880
25/5 Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill dropped by the Government https://news.sky.com/story/astonishing-betrayal-tories-face-backlash-for-scrapping-animal-welfare-bill-aimed-at-protecting-pets-and-livestock-12889320
25/5 Announcement of the members appointed to the Animal Sentience Committee https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/animal-sentience-committee?fbclid=IwAR1IjF75ZjI3Y9Vn7RQgP-ZKzktpzjU4bHCtS4eHMp-Mt_VBnc1YXHy-5gs
25/5 Start of the consultation for Penalty Notices for some animal offences https://consult.defra.gov.uk/animal-health-and-welfare/penalty-notices-for-ahw-offences-in-england/consultation/subpage.2023-05-19.9412344179/
23/5 1st reading of the Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2023-05-23/mp-calls-for-fatal-dog-on-dog-attacks-to-be-criminal-offence-against-owner
17/5 1st reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guide-to-the-renters-reform-bill
16/5 The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 are revoked and, as regards dogs, they are replaced by the Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/468/made
11/5 Early Day Motion 1159 tabled on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/60889?fbclid=IwAR2x72tJf225PeToiu47obrJ87ra4IMSo29yGpaZSimvRkBk3pH5PouoHPQ
10/5 Sentencing Guidelines for Animal Welfare Act offences published https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/news/item/animal-cruelty-offences-new-sentencing-guidelines-published/
28/4 The Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023 laid before Parliament https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348247305
25/4 The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations have been duly approved https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/468/made
13/3 The Microchipping of Cats & Dogs (England) Regulations 2023 laid before Parliament https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348246063