Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]
The Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- 2nd reading
- Lord Moynihan of Chelsea
- 11 June 2026
- 12 June 2026
What the bill does
A Bill to protect the freedom of expression of professionally regulated individuals; to impose duties of neutrality on professional regulatory bodies; and to restrict the imposition by such bodies of mandatory training or education of a political, ideological, or social nature.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading11 JUN 2026 · LORDS
- 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 Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]
- What stage is the Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] at?
- The Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- Has the Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] become law?
- Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading.
- What happens next to the Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]?
- If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
- Who sponsored the Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]?
- The Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Moynihan of Chelsea.
- When was the Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] introduced?
- It was introduced to Parliament on 11 June 2026, at first reading.
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