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Clinical Negligence Bill
A Bill to make provision for a fixed recoverable costs scheme to limit the costs that may be recovered in respect of certain cases of clinical negligence; to provide for regular review of the limits set by such a scheme; to amend the Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948; to require the Secretary to State to report on options for reform of clinical negligence compensation relating to obstetrics; and for connected purposes;
The story so farThe Clinical Negligence Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 March 2026 by Catherine McKinnell (Labour). 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.
Sponsor
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Catherine McKinnell
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 17 Mar 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.