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Duchy of Cornwall Bill [HL]

A Bill to Amend the succession to the title of Duke of Cornwall, to remove the presumption of Crown immunity applying to the Duke of Cornwall and Duchy of Cornwall; to remove certain exemptions and immunities from the Duke of Cornwall and Duchy of Cornwall; to allow the present Duke of Cornwall to purchase land and estates in land throughout the United Kingdom; to make provision about legal representation of and legal advice given to the Duke and Duchy of Cornwall; and to provide that the Duchy of Cornwall shall become subject to the Crown Estate Act 1961

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Duchy of Cornwall Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 December 2021 by Lord Berkeley (Labour). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 9 Dec 2021

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2022.