Bill · started in the Lords
Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]
A Bill to amend the definition of still-birth to apply from 20 weeks into a pregnancy; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: Committee stage (Lords)
The story so farThe Still-Birth (Definition) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 14 October 2024 by Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat). It is now at committee stage in the House of Lords. At committee stage the bill is examined line by line and amendments can be made, before it returns for report stage.
Sponsor
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Baroness Benjamin
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 14 Oct 2024
- 2nd reading Lords 4 Jul 2025
- Committee stage Lords Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.