The House of Lords debated the main purpose and key principles of three private members' bills during second reading on Friday 19 November.
What is a private members’ bill?
A private member's bill is a type of public bill introduced by an individual member of the house rather than the government. Public bills affect everyone. Private members' bills must go through the same set of procedures as other public bills.
Age Assurance (Minimum Standards) Bill
Members debated the key areas and main purpose of the Assurance (Minimum Standards) Bill.
The purpose of this bill is to require that age assurance systems for online digital services or products must meet certain minimum standards.
Onshore Wind Bill
Members debated the key areas and main purpose of the Onshore Wind Bill.
The purpose of this bill is to make provision about planning applications for onshore wind installations.
Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill
Members debated the key areas and main purpose of the Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill.
The purpose of this bill is to require the coroner or jury at an inquest to record an opinion as to gambling addiction and any other relevant factors in a case of death by suicide.
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Explore further information
Read background information on the bills in the House of Lords Library briefings:
- Age Assurance (Minimum Standards) Bill [HL]
- Onshore Wind Bill [HL]
- Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]
Next steps
A date for committee stage, the first chance for line by line examination of the bills, has not yet been set.
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