Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill
The Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- 2nd reading
- John Slinger
- 15 April 2026
- 1 May 2026
What the bill does
A Bill to make provision about the regular broadcast of news about creative arts and culture; to make provision about duties on the Secretary of State, Ofcom and certain broadcasters in relation to such broadcasts; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading15 APR 2026 · 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 Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill
- What stage is the Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill at?
- The Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- Has the Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill become law?
- Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.
- What happens next to the Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill?
- If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
- Who sponsored the Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill?
- The Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill was sponsored by John Slinger.
- When was the Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) Bill introduced?
- It was introduced to Parliament on 15 April 2026, at first reading.
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