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Snow Clearance Bill

A Bill to provide immunity from prosecution or civil action for persons who have removed or attempted to remove snow from public places; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would grant immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action to people who remove snow from public places, or who attempt to do so. It covers volunteers and others assisting with snow clearance, and it extends to related purposes described in the bill. The aim is to enable safe snow clearing without fear of liability.

Key Points

Provides immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for those who remove or attempt to remove snow in public places.
Applies to volunteers, public employees, and others helping with snow clearance in public areas.
Covers connected or related purposes as indicated in the long title of the bill.
Currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons (First Reading completed on 5 July 2010).

Progress

The bill is at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the Committee stage and subsequent stages.

Who is affected?

Volunteers and others who remove or attempt to remove snow from public placesLocal authorities and public sector workers involved in snow clearanceMembers of the public who use public spaces and benefit from cleared areas

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Snow Clearance

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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