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These initiatives were driven by Lord Black of Brentwood, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
A bill make provision for an inquiry into police conduct of Operation Conifer to be established
A bill to make provision about the commercial breeding of cats; and for connected purposes.
First reading took place on 24 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A bill to make provision about the commercial breeding of cats; and for connected purposes.
Lord Black of Brentwood has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Child sexual abuse is a despicable crime, and this Government will be taking robust action to better safeguard children and ensure that perpetrators face the full force of the law.
In its final report, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse recommended the introduction of a mandatory reporting duty for certain individuals. We thank the Independent Inquiry for all their work on this important matter and pay tribute to all the brave survivors who shared their experience. We will be quickly identifying how we can move forward with delivery of the Inquiry’s recommendations.