Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL] 2022-23
require the coroner, following an inquest, to record an opinion as to the relevant factors in a case of death by suicide; and for connected purposes
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Bishop of St Albans.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2022-23 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 Bishop of St Albans), 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
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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Friday 20th October 2023 - 2nd reading (Commons)
Bill Progession through Parliament