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Bill · started in the Lords

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020

A Bill to make in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales provision about divorce, dissolution and separation; and for connected purposes

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 7 January 2020 by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, receiving Royal Assent on 25 June 2020.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 7 Jan 2020
  2. 2nd reading Lords 5 Feb 2020
  3. Committee stage Lords 3 Mar 2020
  4. Report stage Lords 17 Mar 2020
  5. 3rd reading Lords 24 Mar 2020
  6. 1st reading Commons 25 Mar 2020
  7. 2nd reading Commons 8 Jun 2020
  8. Programme motion Commons 8 Jun 2020
  9. Money resolution Commons 8 Jun 2020
  10. Committee stage Commons 17 Jun 2020
  11. 3rd reading Commons 17 Jun 2020
  12. Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons Lords 18 Jun 2020
  13. Royal Assent Unassigned 25 Jun 2020

Votes on this bill

Recorded Commons divisions on this bill, in the order they happened. Each links to who voted which way.

8 Jun 2020 Second Reading 231 to 16 Passed

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Jun 2020.