Lord Advocate Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the role and functions of the Lord Advocate; 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 Lord Advocate Bill

What stage is the Lord Advocate Bill at?

The Lord Advocate Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Lord Advocate Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Lord Advocate Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Lord Advocate Bill?

The Lord Advocate Bill was sponsored by John Cooper.

When was the Lord Advocate Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 March 2026, at first reading.

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