Prohibition of Wild Animals in Circuses Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Would ban the use of wild animals in circuses and make it an offence to train a wild animal for circus performances. It defines what counts as a circus, a circus operator, and a wild animal, and it adds these new offences to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Breaking the rule could lead to a fine or up to six months in prison on summary conviction, or a much larger fine or up to five years in prison on indictment.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 to prohibit the use of wild animals in circuses; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 13 February 2020