Commons2nd reading

Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) Bill [HL]

To make provision for the control of cluster munitions; for the destruction of such munitions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

27 October 2007

In Plain English

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The bill would prohibit cluster munitions and set out how they are to be controlled and destroyed. It would require any existing cluster munitions to be destroyed or disposed of, with related provisions to support the prohibition.

Key Points

Prohibition on the manufacture, possession, transfer and use of cluster munitions, with accompanying controls.
Duty to destroy or securely dispose of existing stockpiles of cluster munitions.
Additional provisions to implement and enforce the prohibition and related safety measures.

Who is affected?

Arms manufacturers, exporters and importersThe UK armed forces and other defence organisationsPolice, customs and other enforcement agenciesThe public and local communities at risk from cluster munitions

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Bill Stages

1st readingLords

23 Nov 2006

2nd readingLords

15 Dec 2006

Order of Commitment dischargedLords

31 Jan 2007

3rd readingLords

20 Feb 2007

1st readingCommons

27 Feb 2007

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

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