Parliamentary Bills

Hares (Close Season) Bill [HL]

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

Originated in the House of Lords, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 22 July 2026 at 08:58

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Long title

A Bill to establish a close season, from the start of February to the end of September, during which the killing or taking of brown hares is prohibited; protect mountain hares; repeal the seasonal prohibition of the sale of hares in the Hares Preservation Act 1892; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Baroness Helic
Conservative
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

HL Bill 44 (as introduced)
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21 July 2026
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