Defamation Bill [HL] 2010-12
Amend the law of defamation; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Defamation Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Lester of Herne Hill.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2010-12 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Lester of Herne Hill), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.
So is this going to become a law?No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Briefing papers
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Friday 9th July 2010 - 2nd reading: House of Lords
Bill Progession through Parliament