Bill · started in the Lords
Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]
A Bill to protect the freedom of expression of professionally regulated individuals; to impose duties of neutrality on professional regulatory bodies; and to restrict the imposition by such bodies of mandatory training or education of a political, ideological, or social nature.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 11 June 2026 by Lord Moynihan of Chelsea (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. 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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Lord Moynihan of Chelsea
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 11 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Lords Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Jun 2026.