A Bill to make provision about innovation in medical treatment.
House of Lords
9 June 2015
The Medical Innovation Bill aims to make provision about innovation in medical treatment. In plain terms, it seeks to create a legal framework to support new or experimental medical approaches while protecting patients and ensuring safety. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, meaning it is at an early stage and will be debated before moving on to more detailed scrutiny.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Lords. It will proceed to committee stage for detailed examination before moving to further readings in the Lords and then the House of Commons.
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First reading took place on 8 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 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
