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EnactedBiodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026

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Proposed amendments

40 amendments across 17 provisions

Clause 3 1

Amendment 1#10030558WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 3, insert the following new Clause—
“Prevention of avoidance by offshoring of activities

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
3
Draft ref
hol7
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 3

Clause 5 1

Amendment 2#10030672Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: access to samples by foreign state actors

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol16
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 5

Clause 7 1

Amendment 3#10030554Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“International capacity building: marine science and technology

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
7
Draft ref
hol13
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 7

Clause 9 4

Amendment 1#10031341AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
opc14
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 9
Amendment 2#10031339AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Procedure for regulations under section (Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland)

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
opc21
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 9
Amendment 3#10031337AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Consultation: Scotland and Northern Ireland

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
opc20
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 9
Amendment 4#10031412WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Control of plastic pellet pollution in areas beyond national jurisdiction

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol26
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 9

Clause 11 4

Amendment 4#10030670Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 8, line 2, at end insert—
“(2A) In making regulations under this section for the purposes of meeting the obligations of the United Kingdom under Article 22(1)(a), 22(1)(b) and 25(1) of the Agreement, the Secretary of State must have regard to the economic and infrastructural consequences of such provisions, including but not limited to the impact on—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
8
Line
2
Draft ref
hol20
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 5#10030669Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 8, line 26, at end insert—
“(h) about requirements for UK craft which do not have protection and indemnity (“P&I”) insurance, having consulted P&I Clubs.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
8
Line
26
Draft ref
hol21
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 5A#10030680Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 11, page 8, line 26, at end insert—
“(4A) For the purposes of consultation under subsection (4)(h), “P&I Clubs” means any provider of mutual maritime insurance under the Marine Insurance Act 1906.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
8
Line
26
Draft ref
hol22
Marshalled no.
5A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 6#10030561WithdrawnNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Plastic pollution and marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol11
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 11

Clause 12 3

Amendment 5#10031343AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland (No. 2)

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
12
Draft ref
opc17
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 12
Amendment 6#10031342AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Procedure for regulations under section (Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland (No. 2))

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
12
Draft ref
opc22
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 12
Amendment 7#10031344AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 12, insert the following new Clause—
“Consultation: Scotland and Northern Ireland (No. 2)

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
12
Draft ref
opc8
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 12

Clause 13 2

Amendment 7#10030668Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: Marine Protected Areas in the Indian Ocean

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
13
Draft ref
hol17
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 13
Amendment 7A#10030679Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: impact of Chinese industrial fishing on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
13
Draft ref
hol23
Marshalled no.
7A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 13

Clause 14 5

Amendment 1#10029235No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 11, line 8, at end insert—
“(za) in the heading omit “on the continental shelf”;”
Stage
Committee of the whole House
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
11
Line
8
Draft ref
opc7
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 14
Amendment 8#10030557Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 10, line 37, at end insert—
“(2A) In section 69 (determination of applications), after subsection (1)(c) insert—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
10
Line
37
Draft ref
hol8
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 14
Amendment 8#10031145WithdrawnAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 10, line 37, at end insert—
“(2A) In section 69 (determination of applications), after subsection (1)(c) insert—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
10
Line
37
Draft ref
hol25
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 14
Amendment 9#10030555Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 10, line 37, at end insert—
“(2A) In section 69 (determination of applications), after subsection (1)(c) insert—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
10
Line
37
Draft ref
hol9
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 14
Amendment 10#10030556Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 14, page 11, line 13, at end insert—
“(5) In section 69 (determination of applications), after subsection (1)(c) insert—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
11
Line
13
Draft ref
hol10
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 14

Clause 15 2

Amendment 2#10029236No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 15, page 12, line 33, at end insert—
“(ba) in paragraph (3A)—

The Bills API publishes only the tabling instruction here, not the inserted text itself — the full wording is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee of the whole House
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
15
Page
12
Line
33
Draft ref
opc6
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 15
Amendment 11#10030562Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 15, insert the following new Clause—
“Review on the impact and use of flags of convenience

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
15
Draft ref
hol4
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 15

Clause 17 1

Amendment 12#10030572AgreedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 17, insert the following new Clause—
“Screening and procedure

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
17
Draft ref
opc10
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 17

Clause 18 3

Amendment 9#10031659Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental impact assessment exemptions

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
18
Draft ref
hol27
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 18
Amendment 13#10030573AgreedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 18, page 16, line 10, leave out from “implementing” to “and” in line 12 and insert “any Article 38 standards or guidelines,”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
18
Page
16
Line
10
Draft ref
opc11
Marshalled no.
13
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 14#10030571AgreedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 18, page 16, line 22, leave out from beginning to “may” in line 24 and insert “Regulations under this section”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
18
Page
16
Line
22
Draft ref
opc12
Marshalled no.
14
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 18

Clause 19 5

Amendment 15#10030560Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 19, insert the following new Clause—
“Strategy: marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction and fishing activities

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
19
Draft ref
hol12
Marshalled no.
15
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 19
Amendment 16#10030666Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 19, insert the following new Clause—
“Powers of the Secretary of State: review

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
19
Draft ref
hol14
Marshalled no.
16
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 19
Amendment 17#10030665Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 19, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting requirements relating to this Act

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
19
Draft ref
hol15
Marshalled no.
17
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 19
Amendment 18#10030671Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 19, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: impact of marine protected areas on the sustainability of the UK fishing fleet

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
19
Draft ref
hol18
Marshalled no.
18
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 19
Amendment 19#10030667Not movedNew clause / schedule
Amendment text
After Clause 19, insert the following new Clause—
“Amendment to the Environment Act 2021

Only the heading is published via the Bills API — the full text of this new clause/schedule is set out in the marshalled Amendment Paper.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
19
Draft ref
hol19
Marshalled no.
19
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 19

Clause 20 1

Amendment 20#10030559Not movedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 20, page 18, line 7, insert—
““flag of convenience” , in relation to section (Review on the impact and use of flags of convenience), means the practice where a ship’s owner or owners register their ship or craft in a country different from their own, allowing the ship to fly the civil ensign of that country.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
18
Line
7
Draft ref
hol5
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 20

Clause 23 2

Amendment 10#10031338AgreedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 23, line 32, at end insert—
“(za) section (Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland),”
Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
23
Line
32
Draft ref
opc16
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 23
Amendment 11#10031340AgreedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 23, page 23, line 32, at end insert—
“(za) section (Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland (No. 2)),”
Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
23
Line
32
Draft ref
opc18
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 23

Clause 24 1

Amendment 3#10029234No decisionAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 24, page 21, line 12, after “modifications,” insert “to the Isle of Man or”
Stage
Committee of the whole House
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
21
Line
12
Draft ref
opc1
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 24

Clause 25 3

Amendment 21#10030521Not movedRemoves provision
Amendment text
Clause 25, page 21, line 15, leave out “Except as provided in subsection (2),”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
21
Line
15
Draft ref
hol1
Marshalled no.
21
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 22#10030523Not movedRemoves provision
Amendment text
Clause 25, page 21, line 17, leave out subsection (2)
Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
21
Line
17
Draft ref
hol2
Marshalled no.
22
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 23#10030522Not movedRemoves provision
Amendment text
Clause 25, page 21, line 19, leave out subsection (3)
Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
21
Line
19
Draft ref
hol3
Marshalled no.
23
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Grand Committee· Clause 25

Clause 26 1

Amendment 12#10031345AgreedAmends text
Amendment text
Clause 26, page 24, line 11, leave out “and 15” and insert “, 15 and 18”
Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
24
Line
11
Draft ref
opc23
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 26