This bill bans the import and export of detached shark fins into the UK, except for conservation purposes. It allows whole sharks with naturally attached fins to be traded, and strengthens rules on shark finning by fishing vessels.
A Bill to prohibit the import and export of shark fins and to make provision relating to the removal of fins from sharks.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Christina Rees, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch
Introduced: 2022-06-15
Royal Assent: 2023-06-29