Courts and Tribunals Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to Make provision in relation to criminal courts in England and Wales; to make provision about the leadership of tribunals; to amend section 1 of the Children Act 1989 to remove the presumption relating to the involvement of parents in the life of a child; and for connected purposes.

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 Courts and Tribunals Bill

What stage is the Courts and Tribunals Bill at?

The Courts and Tribunals Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Courts and Tribunals Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Courts and Tribunals Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Courts and Tribunals Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Courts and Tribunals Bill?

The Courts and Tribunals Bill was sponsored by Mr David Lammy.

When was the Courts and Tribunals Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 25 February 2026, at first reading.

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