A Bill to make provision concerning referendums within the United Kingdom on constitutional or parliamentary arrangements
House of Lords
8 November 2019
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Referendums Criteria Bill [HL] would create a formal framework for referendums in the UK on constitutional or parliamentary changes. It aims to set clear criteria for when a referendum should be held and what topics qualify, guiding future decisions across the United Kingdom. The bill is currently being debated at its second reading in the Lords.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move through further Lords scrutiny and potentially to the Commons for consideration.
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29 Oct 2019
First reading took place on 29 January. 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.
