Nature’s Rights Bill [HL]

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 1 June 2026

   1st reading

   Lords · 1st reading

   Source: Lords

2. 3 July 2026

   2nd reading

   Lords · 2nd reading

   Source: Lords

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Documents

6 official files

• 8th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee

  Select Committee report · EN · 4 September 2026

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• 8th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee

  Select Committee report · EN · 4 September 2026

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• Nature’s Rights Bill [HL]: HL Bill 7 of 2026–27

  Briefing papers · EN · 25 June 2026

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• HL Bill 7 (as introduced)

  Bill · EN · 1 June 2026

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• HL Bill 7 (as introduced)

  Bill · EN · 1 June 2026

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• HL Bill 7 (as introduced)

  Bill · EN · 1 June 2026

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Sponsors

• Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle · Green Party · Lords

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