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Inquests (Legal Representation) Bill

A Bill to prohibit public bodies from spending more on legal representation at an inquest than the amount spent by families of the deceased; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the availability and accessibility of legal representation for families at inquests; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Inquests (Legal Representation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 March 2023 by Paul Maynard (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 27 Mar 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Nov 2023.