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Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill

A Bill to make provision for warnings to be given to benefit claimants before they are given sanctions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

30 October 2023

In Plain English

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This bill would require warnings to be given to benefit claimants before any sanctions are imposed on their benefits. It also provides for connected or related changes to the welfare system that could follow from these provisions.

Key Points

  • Requires warnings to be given to benefit claimants before sanctions are applied.
  • Defines how warnings should operate within the benefits system and what counts as a sanction.
  • Covers connected purposes, allowing for related changes to welfare rules.
  • Currently at the 1st reading stage in the House of Commons (began 20 June 2022), so it is in the early phases of its passage.

Progress

The bill is at the very start of its journey through Parliament, having completed its 1st reading in the Commons; further stages have yet to take place.

Who is affected?

Benefit claimantsPeople who may be subjected to sanctions under the benefits systemWelfare recipients

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

20 Jun 2022

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

News (1)

Benefit Sanctions (Warnings) Bill

23 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.