Mesothelioma (Amendment) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• It proposes amendments to the Mesothelioma Act 2014 to modify compensation provisions for mesothelioma claimants.
• The changes could affect how access to compensation is determined and how the scheme is run.
• The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Lords.
• Debates and scrutiny will determine whether the proposed amendments are accepted, altered, or rejected.
• If enacted, the changes would affect mesothelioma patients, their families, and professionals involved in handling such claims.

Progress

The Bill is presently at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage, then report stage and third reading, before potential passage to the House of Commons.