Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to provide that any criminal proceedings set down for trial may not be adjourned by reason of absence of or discharge of a juror where the number of members of the jury is not reduced below nine; 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 Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill

What stage is the Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill at?

The Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill?

The Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill was sponsored by Sally Jameson.

When was the Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 April 2026, at first reading.

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