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 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 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 2nd 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 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Regulation of Event Venue Governing Bodies (Conflicts of Interest) 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 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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