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Bill · started in the Commons

Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit unpaid trial work periods; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 January 2024 by Stewart Malcolm McDonald (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 16 Jan 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

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