A Bill to amend the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
House of Lords
18 December 2013
The Unsolicited Telephone Communications Bill [HL] would amend the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 to tighten the rules around unsolicited telephone marketing. It aims to clarify when consent is needed, improve how people can opt out of marketing calls, and strengthen enforcement against breaches.
The bill is at the 3rd reading in the Lords. If it passes, it would move to the House of Commons for consideration and then, subject to approval in both Houses, proceed to Royal Assent.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the Bill - took place on 17 December and no amendments were made.
The Bill now goes to the Commons for its consideration.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
