Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about mechanisms for promoting and protecting standards of integrity and ethics in the public service; to make provision about appointments to the House of Lords and the House of Lords Appointments Commission; 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.

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Questions about the Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] at?

The Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) 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 Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL]?

The Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Anderson of Ipswich.

When was the Public Service (Ethics, Integrity and Independence) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 January 2025, at first reading.

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