Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision to remove Crown immunity as it applies to prisons for the purposes of health and safety legislation.

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 Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill

What stage is the Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill at?

The Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill?

The Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill was sponsored by Blair McDougall.

When was the Crown Immunity (Prisons) Bill introduced?

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

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