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 3rd reading means, and what happens next

Third reading is the final debate and vote in this House on the bill in its final form. Amendments are limited or not permitted.

The bill passes to the other House, which repeats the whole process. If it has already been through both, it moves towards Royal Assent.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at third reading 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 3rd reading 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 3rd reading.

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

The bill passes to the other House, which repeats the whole process. If it has already been through both, it moves towards Royal Assent.

Who sponsored the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill?

The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill was sponsored by Oliver Ryan.

When was the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2024, at first reading.

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