A Bill to require the coroner or jury at an inquest to record an opinion as to gambling addiction and any other relevant factors in a case of death by suicide; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
28 April 2022
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The Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill would require the coroner or jury at an inquest into a death by suicide to record an opinion about gambling addiction and other relevant factors. By capturing these factors, the bill aims to improve understanding of suicide cases and inform prevention and support efforts. The bill is currently at the 3rd reading stage in the Lords after earlier readings and a discharge of the Order of Commitment.
The bill is at its 3rd reading in the Lords. It has already passed the earlier stages (1st and 2nd readings) and the Order of Commitment was discharged.
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Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the Bill - took place on 25 March and no amendments were made.
The Bill now goes to the Commons for its consideration.
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
