To make further provision about arbitration and mediation services and the application of equality legislation to such services; to make provision about the protection of victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
The bill would extend equality law to arbitration and mediation services, ensuring fair treatment and non-discrimination in these processes. It also introduces protections for victims of domestic abuse in relation to arbitration and mediation, along with related provisions to support effective ADR services.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords; after this stage it would typically proceed to committee and later stages, subject to parliamentary timetable.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 7 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
