amend the Arbitration Act 1996.
The Arbitration Bill [HL] is a Government Bill tabled by Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 18 July 2024 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
What type of Bill is this?Government Bills are technically Presentation Bills, but the Government can use its legislative time to ensure the schedule of debates to scrutinise the Bill.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Government Bills, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates
Next Event: Wednesday 11th September 2024 - Committee stage
Last Event: Tuesday 30th July 2024 - 2nd reading (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament