Briefing note:

Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill an opportunity to protect health and

reduce the strain on the health service

The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change is an alliance of UK health organisations including royal

medical and nursing colleges, British Medical Association, Academy of Medical Science, British

Medical Journal, The Lancet, and many other health-focused organisations and faculties. Our

collective voice represents more than 1 million health professionals.

Air pollution is extremely damaging to health, resulting in multiple adverse outcomes in people of all

ages, including pregnant women, children, and vulnerable people. It leads to a high demand for

healthcare services and lost productivity due to ill health. The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill is a

Private Members’ Bill started in the House of Lords, where it passed through with cross-party

support. This briefing note has been produced ahead of the second reading of the Bill in the House

of Commons in February 2023.

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