Clinical Negligence Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for a fixed recoverable costs scheme to limit the costs that may be recovered in respect of certain cases of clinical negligence; to provide for regular review of the limits set by such a scheme; to amend the Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948; to require the Secretary to State to report on options for reform of clinical negligence compensation relating to obstetrics; 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 Clinical Negligence Bill

What stage is the Clinical Negligence Bill at?

The Clinical Negligence Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Clinical Negligence Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Clinical Negligence Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Clinical Negligence Bill?

The Clinical Negligence Bill was sponsored by Catherine McKinnell.

When was the Clinical Negligence Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 17 March 2026, at first reading.

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