Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about statements related to values of British citizenship in education in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

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

Questions about the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] at?

The Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]?

The Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Harries of Pentregarth.

When was the Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 30 July 2024, at first reading.

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