16 Jan 2024
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Bill
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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Pet Microchipping and Scanning Policy
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is advancing mandatory microchipping and scanning requirements for pet dogs and cats in England through the Pets (Microchips) Bill, alongside addressing animal welfare concerns including ear cropping, tail docking, and cat declawing. The policy aims to improve pet traceability, prevent animal cruelty, and close loopholes enabling importation of mutilated animals. The legislation is in active development with consultation responses received and government response published.
12 Dec 2023
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Bill introduced
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Pets (Microchips) Bill — First reading
A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
24 Mar 2023
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Second reading
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Pets (Microchips) Bill — Second reading
A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
12 Jul 2022
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Bill introduced
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Pets (Microchips) Bill — First reading
A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
6 May 2022
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Second reading
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Pets (Microchips) Bill — Second reading
A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
9 Mar 2022
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Bill introduced
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Pets (Microchips) Bill — First reading
A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.
23 Sep 2020
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Bill introduced
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Pets (Microchips) Bill — First reading
A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.