Arbitration Bill completes Lords stages
7 November 2024
The Arbitration Bill had its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes, on Wednesday 6 Novemeber.
The Arbitration Bill aims to amend the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations, settling disputes outside of court, in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland.
Third reading
Third reading is the chance for members to ‘tidy up' a bill, making small changes to ensure it is effective.
No amendments (changes) were put forward ahead of third reading. Members discussed the progress of the bill at the conclusion of its stages through the House of Lords.
Catch up
- Watch the Parliament TV recording.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore further information
Find out more about the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Following the conclusion of third reading, the bill passed to the House of Commons. MPs completed their consideration on 11 February 2025 and no further amendments were made.
As both Houses have agreed on the text of the bill, it now awaits the final stage of Royal Assent when it will become an Act of Parliament (law).
Royal Assent is scheduled to take place on 24 February.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Report stage, a further detailed examination of the bill, took place on Wednesday 30 October.
Committee stage
Committee stage, a chance to thoroughly examine individual parts (clauses) of the bill, took place on Wednesday 11 September.
Second reading
Second reading, a full debate on the key principles of the bill, took place on Tuesday 30 July.
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