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Bill · started in the Lords

Act of Union Bill [HL]

A Bill to provide a renewed constitutional form for the peoples of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to continue to join together to form the United Kingdom, to affirm that the peoples of those nations and parts have chosen, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act, to continue to pool their sovereignty for specified purposes, and to protect social and economic rights for citizens

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Act of Union Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 October 2018 by Lord Lisvane (Crossbench). 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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 9 Oct 2018
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 9 Oct 2019.