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

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