A Bill to create an offence of conduct in trade and commerce that is unconscionable; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
5 May 2021
The Unconscionable Conduct in Commerce Bill would create a criminal offence for unconscionable conduct in trade and commerce. It aims to set a clear standard for unfair behaviour in business dealings and provide powers to enforce it. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Lords. If it progresses, it will move to committee and subsequent stages in the Lords, before moving to the House of Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 20 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 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
