Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement of Part 3) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Commencement bill for Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act 2017.
• Does not change policy itself; it starts provisions that are already in law.
• Currently at the Lords’ 2nd reading; next steps would be Committee and Report stages if it progresses.
• Exact start dates and implementation details depend on the bill’s passage and future orders.
• Affects those who would be subject to Part 3 once commenced.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords. If it moves forward, it would proceed to further Lords stages (Committee and Report). No dates are published yet for when it might become law.