A Bill to make provision about airspace change proposals and about the licensing regime for air traffic services under Part 1 of the Transport Act 2000, to confer police powers relating to unmanned aircraft and requirements in Air Navigation Orders and to provide for fixed penalties for certain offences relating to unmanned aircraft
House of Lords
4 March 2021
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This bill aims to modernise how airspace is changed and how air traffic services are licensed, under the Transport Act 2000. It also introduces police powers over unmanned aircraft (drones) and tightens rules for drones under Air Navigation Orders, including fixed penalties for certain offences. It is currently at the Lords’ second reading, having originated in the Lords.
It is currently at the Lords’ second reading. The bill’s supporting documents include Impact Assessments and explanatory notes.
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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.
