Foetal Sentience Committee Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Creates a Foetal Sentience Committee to review current scientific understanding of foetal sentience.
• Requires the committee’s findings to inform government policy-making.
• Currently at the 2nd Reading in the Lords (following an initial Reading in November 2023).
• Includes accompanying documents such as amendment papers, briefing papers and a Select Committee report.
• Uses a standard clause for “connected purposes,” allowing for related policies beyond the core remit.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Lords after its initial passage in November 2023, with parliamentary consideration ongoing.