Bill · started in the Lords

Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]

A Bill to require the coroner or jury at an inquest to record an opinion as to gambling addiction and any other relevant factors in a case of death by suicide; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Coroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 16 January 2020 by The Lord Bishop of St Albans (Bishops). 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 16 Jan 2020
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2021.