make provision about statements related to values of British citizenship in education in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
The Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Harries of Pentregarth.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 30 July 2024 and is currently before Parliament.
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 Harries of Pentregarth), 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?Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.
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: Friday 18th October 2024 - 2nd reading
Order Paper number: 1
(Certain to be Debated)
Last Event: Tuesday 30th July 2024 - 1st reading (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament