General Cemetery Bill [HL] 2024-26
make new provision for the regulation and management of the General Cemetery Company upon its registration under the Companies Act 2006; to permit the transfer of the ownership and management of Kensal Green Cemetery and West London Crematorium to a charity; and to confer powers upon the General Cemetery Company to extinguish rights of burial and disturb human remains in Kensal Green Cemetery for the purpose of increasing the space for interments; and for connected purposes.
Private Bill
The General Cemetery Bill [HL] is a Private Bill promoted by a local organisation or individual
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 27 November 2024 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?Private Bills are usually tabled by local organisations to allow for local changes that would otherwise conflict with the general law.
Next Event: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 - 1st reading
Last Event: Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Examination for compliance with Standing Orders
Bill Progession through Parliament