Hares (Close Season) Bill [HL]

Lords bill Private Members' Bill (Lords ballot) 2025-26

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords through ballot. Some Lords PMBs do progress to law, particularly on technical, non-partisan matters.

First reading · Lords
Sponsor
Baroness Helic (Conservative)
Introduced
28 November 2024
Last activity
28 November 2024
About this bill

Establish a close season, from the start of February to the end of September, during which the killing or taking of hares is prohibited; repeal the seasonal prohibition of the sale of hares in the Hares Preservation Act 1892; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary stages

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Lords
First reading 28 Nov 2024
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