Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill 2023-24
pardon miners convicted of certain offences committed during the 1984–85 miners' strike.
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill was a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Owen Thompson.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2023-24 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Owen Thompson), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.
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: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Tuesday 19th December 2023 - 1st reading (Commons)
Bill Progession through Parliament