A Bill to make provision about protection for pets and other domestic animals within domestic abuse proceedings, including through non-molestation orders and occupation orders; to amend the definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include abuse involving pets and domestic animals; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to cover pets and domestic animals; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Ruth Jones
Introduced: 2026-06-22