First Reading

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.

The Bill was introduced by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, read a first time and ordered to be printed.