Commons debates second reading of Equality Bill
12 May 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
The House of Commons debated the second reading of the Equality Bill, a Bill to reform and harmonise equality law and restate the greater part of the enactments relating to discrimination and harassment related to certain personal characteristics
- Commons Hansard: Equality Bill
- Bills before Parliament: Equality Bill
- About Parliament: Second Reading
- About Parliament: Bill stages
- Parliamentary News: Equality Bill published in trial format
The second reading of a Bill is the first opportunity for MPs or Members of the Lords to debate and vote on the main principles and purpose of the Bill.