To reform the law of liability in defamation proceedings for reports of Parliamentary proceedings; and to repeal section 13 of the Defamation Act 1996.
House of Lords
11 October 2013
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This Bill would change how defamation liability applies to reports of Parliamentary proceedings and would repeal Section 13 of the Defamation Act 1996 as part of reforming how Parliament’s proceedings are reported. Its aim is to clarify and strengthen protection for fair and accurate reporting of Parliament, while maintaining accountability where relevant.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords. The first reading occurred on 10 October 2013, and no further progress is detailed here.
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10 Oct 2013
First reading took place on 10 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
