Essay Mills (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the operation and advertising of essay mill services; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The bill would ban businesses and individuals from running essay mills and from advertising them. It would criminalise providing or arranging such services for students and related activities.

Key Points

Prohibits operation and advertising of essay mills in the UK.
Covers provision, facilitation and promotion of essay mill services (including online advertising).
Includes connected purposes and activities related to essay mills.

Who is affected?

Essay mill operators and advertisersStudents who might use essay mill servicesHigher education institutions (universities and colleges) and academic staffOnline platforms and advertising networks hosting or promoting essay millsBusinesses involved in promoting or facilitating essay mill services (e.g., marketing firms, web hosts)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Feb 2021

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Essay Mills (Prohibition)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.