Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [HL]
extend the period within which vacancies among the Lords Spiritual are to be filled by bishops who are women.
Government Bill
(Cabinet Office)The Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [HL] is a Government Bill tabled by a Minister of the Crown.
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?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.
So is this going to become a law?Though the Bill can be amended from its original form, the Bill will almost certainly be enacted in law before the end of the Session, or will be carried over to the subsequent Session.
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 16th October 2024 - Committee stage
Last Event: Tuesday 10th September 2024 - 2nd reading (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament