Bill · started in the Commons
Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024
A Bill to provide for the payment out of money provided by Parliament of expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under, or in connection with, schemes or other arrangements to compensate persons affected by the Horizon system and in respect of other matters identified in legal proceedings relating to the Horizon system.
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 29 November 2023 by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Post Office (Horizon System) Compensation Act 2024, receiving Royal Assent on 25 January 2024.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 29 Nov 2023
- Allocation of time motion Commons 19 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading Commons 19 Dec 2023
- Money resolution Commons 19 Dec 2023
- Committee of the whole House Commons 19 Dec 2023
- 3rd reading Commons 19 Dec 2023
- 1st reading Lords 19 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading Lords 16 Jan 2024
- Committee negatived Lords 16 Jan 2024
- 3rd reading Lords 16 Jan 2024
- Royal Assent Unassigned 25 Jan 2024
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 19 Aug 2024.