A Bill to make further provision about arbitration and mediation services and the application of equality legislation to such services; to make provision about the protection of victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
12 June 2014
The bill would extend equality protections to arbitration and mediation services, so users are treated fairly and are not discriminated against on protected characteristics. It also includes measures to protect victims of domestic abuse in relation to these services, and sets out related provisions.
The bill is currently at the Lords' second reading, the early stage in the legislative process. If it advances, it will move to detailed examination in committee.
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First reading took place on 11 June. 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 2014-2015 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
