Nature’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.
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Official record- Place
- UK Parliament
- Chamber
- Lords
- Reference
- Bill 4131
- Stage
- Committee stage
- Status
- Before Parliament
- Scheduled
- 2026-09-04
- Sponsor
- Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
- Feed
- uk-parliament
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