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Bill · started in the Lords

Independent Press Council Bill [HL]

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Independent Press Council Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 11 December 2012 by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

What the bill does

A Bill to provide the framework for the appointment and functions of a Press Council to act independently and in the public interest to promote and protect freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, in communicating information and opinions to the public, to encourage and maintain professional standards and practices, and to provide redress for victims of professional misconduct; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 11 Dec 2012
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2013.