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OpenNature’s Rights Bill [HL]

A Bill to recognise Nature as a legal subject; establish and protect the rights of Nature; establish a legal duty of care for public bodies, businesses, and individuals; provide procedural rights for the protection of Nature; establish an Integrated Rights Framework; establish mechanisms for dispute resolution and legal enforcement; make provision about Parliamentary scrutiny; establish a Nature Guardianship Council and Bioregional Councils; establish a Nature’s Rights Tribunal; create a governance structure for implementation and integration; provide for phased implementation and periodic review; ensure compliance with international environmental obligations; promote public awareness and education; and for connected purposes.

Committee stageHouse: Lords

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2nd reading (2R) — Lords03 Jul 2026

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Stages
3
Publications
2
Amendments
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First event
01 Jun 2026
Last update
06 Jul 2026
Sessions
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Stages 3

  1. 1R1st reading Lords01 Jun 2026
  2. 2R2nd reading Lords03 Jul 2026
  3. CSCommittee stage Lords

Source: bills.parliament.uk ↗