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Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to improve the diagnosis and treatment of persons who have suffered or continue to suffer ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines; to make provision about financial assistance to persons who have suffered disablement following vaccination against Covid-19 and to the next of kin of persons who have died shortly after vaccination against Covid-19; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of a no-fault compensation scheme to provide such financial assistance, on whether there should be any upper limit on the financial assistance available, on the criteria for eligibility and on whether payment should be made in all cases where there is no other reasonable cause for the death or disablement suffered; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

29 April 2022

In Plain English

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This bill would require the government to improve how it diagnoses and treats people who have suffered ill effects from Covid-19 vaccines. It would also create financial support for those who have become disabled after vaccination and for the families of people who died shortly after vaccination, and it would require the government to report on whether a no-fault compensation scheme should be introduced, including who would be eligible and any upper limits on payments.

Key Points

  • Places a duty on the Secretary of State to improve diagnosis and treatment for Covid-19 vaccine injuries.
  • Provides financial assistance to individuals who have suffered disablement following Covid-19 vaccination.
  • Provides financial assistance to the next of kin of people who died shortly after vaccination.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of a no-fault compensation scheme, including potential upper limits and eligibility criteria.
  • Considers whether payments should be made in all cases where there is no other reasonable cause for the death or disablement.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in March 2022 and its second reading in May 2022.

Who is affected?

People who have suffered or continue to suffer ill effects or disablement from Covid-19 vaccinesNext of kin of people who died shortly after Covid-19 vaccination

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

29 Mar 2022

2nd readingCommons

6 May 2022

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill

30 Mar 2022

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.