Bill · started in the Commons
Warsaw Convention (Carrier Liability) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to propose amendments to Article 17 of the Warsaw Convention for the purpose of extending carrier liability to cases of detriment to health or psychological well-being; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Warsaw Convention (Carrier Liability) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 December 2009 by John Smith (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.
What the bill does
The Bill would require the Secretary of State to propose amendments to the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions. These amendments would extend air carrier liability to cases of detriment to health or psychological well-being.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 16 Dec 2009
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 Apr 2010.