Nature's Rights Bill
Stage: Awaiting Committee Stage (HOL)
Last updated: 6 July 2026

About:
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.

Sponsor:
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle Green Party, Life Peer

Date Presented:
Presented to parliament on 1 June 2026

Current Status:
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the bill - took place on 3 July.

News:
Committee stage - line by line examination of the bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Bill:
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