The full bill · Parliament publications
Nature’s Rights Bill [HL]
The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.
Long title · Parliament’s official description
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.
Sponsors · 1
- Baroness Bennett of Manor CastleGreen PartyLife peer
Bill · 1
- HL Bill 7 (as introduced)Lords1 Jun 2026· 3.1 MB
Briefing papers · 1
- Nature’s Rights Bill [HL]: HL Bill 7 of 2026–27Lords25 Jun 2026