Key Laws Passed by UK Parliament in 2025 Include Protections for Alpacas, Renters, and Imperial Measures
In 2025, the UK Parliament passed more than 30 laws, including significant acts impacting energy, employment, and animal welfare.
The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act introduced new protections for alpacas and llamas against dogs, reflecting Defra's estimates of 45,000 alpacas and 4,000 llamas in the UK. This Act also established unlimited fines for irresponsible dog walkers.
The Bus Services Act lifted the ban on not-for-profit bus services and empowered councils to protect vulnerable routes, including the option to take over some services. It also mandated training for drivers and bus station staff on handling antisocial behaviour and violence.
The Product Regulation and Metrology Act safeguarded the use of the imperial pint, ensuring no obligation to sell 568ml measures and preserving this traditional unit.
Changes under the Renters Rights Act require landlords to consider tenants' pet requests on a case-by-case basis and forbid unreasonable refusals. Denials remain permitted if properties are too small, if other occupants have allergies, or if the pet is illegal.
Addressing graveyard space concerns, the General Cemetery Act allows at Kensal Green Cemetery the disturbing or deepening of graves after 75 years to create new space. However, removing buried remains without a license remains an offence.
