Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill
The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- 2nd reading
- Anna Gelderd
- 26 March 2025
- 30 April 2026
What the bill does
A Bill to make provision about the teaching and promotion of the Cornish language in educational institutions; to make provision about the recognition of the Cornish language and Cornish heritage; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading26 MAR 2025 · COMMONS
- 2nd reading (current stage)
- Committee stage
- Report stage
- 3rd reading
- Royal Assent
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
Official bill page on parliament.uk
Questions about the Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill
- What stage is the Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill at?
- The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- Has the Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill become law?
- Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.
- What happens next to the Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill?
- If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
- Who sponsored the Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill?
- The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill was sponsored by Anna Gelderd.
- When was the Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill introduced?
- It was introduced to Parliament on 26 March 2025, at first reading.
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