Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to allow for certain civil and family court hearings to be conducted remotely.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill

What stage is the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill at?

The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill?

The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill was sponsored by Andy Carter.

When was the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 December 2023, at first reading.

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