Genocide Determination Bill [HL] 2019
- Type of Bill:
- Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
- Sponsor:
- Lord Alton of Liverpool
Progress of the Bill
Bill started in the House of Lords
- House of Lords
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- House of Commons
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- Royal Assent
Last events
Latest Bill
| House | Bill | Date |
|---|---|---|
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HL Bill 13 (as introduced) (PDF) | 21.10.2019 |
Latest news on the Genocide Determination Bill [HL] 2019
First reading took place on 21 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress.
Summary of the Genocide Determination Bill [HL] 2019
A Bill to provide for the High Court of England and Wales to make a preliminary finding on cases of alleged genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes; and for the subsequent referral of such findings to the International Criminal Court or a Special TribunalStay up to date
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