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Police Conduct (Operation Conifer) Bill [HL]

A Bill make provision for an inquiry into police conduct of Operation Conifer to be established

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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This bill would create a formal public inquiry into how the police conducted Operation Conifer. It aims to scrutinise what happened and publish the inquiry’s findings. The bill originated in the House of Lords and is currently at the second reading in the Lords.

Key Points

  • Establishes a formal public inquiry into police conduct during Operation Conifer.
  • Aims to provide accountability and transparency about the operation.
  • Originates in the House of Lords and is currently at the 2nd Reading in the Lords.
  • First reading took place on 29 January 2020.

Progress

The bill began in the Lords with its first reading on 29 January 2020 and is now at the second reading stage in the Lords.

Who is affected?

Members of the public concerned about Operation ConiferPolice officers and staff involved in Operation ConiferVictims or individuals affected by Operation Conifer or its investigationsPolice watchdogs and oversight bodies

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Bill Stages

1st readingLords

29 Jan 2020

2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
1st readingCommons
2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
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3rd readingCommons
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Police Conduct (Operation Conifer)

1 Jan 1970

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 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 74 (as introduced)
BillLords
29 Jan 2020

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.