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Bill · started in the Commons

Events and Festivals (Control of Flares, Fireworks and Smoke Bombs Etc) Bill

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Events and Festivals (Control of Flares, Fireworks and Smoke Bombs Etc) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 April 2016 by Nigel Adams (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. 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 make it an offence to be found in possession of, or to use, certain articles or substances capable of causing injury or behaviour likely to lead to injury at, or in transit towards, certain events, concerts or festivals or other public gatherings; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 12 Apr 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 May 2016.