Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the governance of event venues where seat owners or their nominated representatives form part of the governing body of an event venue; to regulate the sales of the use of such seats by the seat owners or their nominated representatives; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at first reading of a bill

Questions about the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL] at?

The Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL]?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL]?

The Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Bassam of Brighton.

When was the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 9 September 2026, at first reading.

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