A Bill to create an offence of conduct in trade and commerce that is unconscionable; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
8 November 2019
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It would make it an offence to behave in unconscionable ways in trade and commerce. The bill would define what counts as unconscionable conduct and set out how offences are investigated and punished. It is currently at the Lords’ 2nd reading as it moves through Parliament.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords. Next, it would go to the Lords’ committee stage, followed by further readings, and then on to the House of Commons if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
22 Oct 2019
First reading took place on 22 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 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
