Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be made available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels to include all qualifying matches played by the Scotland men’s and women’s national football teams in the World Cup and the UEFA European Football Championship; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

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

Questions about the Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill

What stage is the Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill at?

The Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill?

The Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill was sponsored by Kenny MacAskill.

When was the Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) (Scotland) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 20 February 2024, at first reading.

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