Arbitration and Mediation Services (Equality) Bill [HL] 2012-13
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 19 October.Committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled. A Bill 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.
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Arbitration and Mediation Services (Equality) Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Cox.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2012-13 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 (Baroness Cox), 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
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Friday 19th October 2012 - 2nd reading: House of Lords
Bill Progession through Parliament