Mesothelioma (Amendment) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Mesothelioma Act 2014

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

29 January 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Mesothelioma (Amendment) Bill [HL] is a proposal to change how the Mesothelioma Act 2014 operates, adjusting the government’s compensation scheme for people with mesothelioma. It was introduced in the Lords and is currently at the second reading in the Lords, the early stage of passage.

Key Points

It amends the Mesothelioma Act 2014, modifying the compensation scheme for mesothelioma sufferers.
The bill is originating in the Lords and is currently at the second reading in the Lords.
It could change eligibility criteria and/or administration of the compensation scheme.
If it progresses, it will move through the Lords' Committee stage and then be considered by the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords. If it advances, it will proceed to Committee stage and further readings, before moves to the Commons for consideration.

Who is affected?

People diagnosed with mesothelioma and their dependants or claimantsClaimants and potential claimants under the Mesothelioma Act 2014Employers and insurers involved in the compensation schemeLegal professionals and advisers helping mesothelioma claimants

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Mesothelioma (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 21 January. 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.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 77 2013-14 (as introduced)

BillLords

27 Jan 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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