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Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill

A Bill to pardon miners convicted of certain offences committed during the 1984–85 miners' strike.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Miners’ Strike (Pardons) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 19 December 2023 by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. 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 Commons 19 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.