Defamation (Parliamentary Proceedings) (Amendment) Bill [HL]

To reform the law of liability in defamation proceedings for reports of Parliamentary proceedings; and to repeal section 13 of the Defamation Act 1996.

Legislative progress

Lords 10 Oct 2013

1st reading

Lords

2nd reading

Bill documents

Bill Lords 11 Oct 2013

HL Bill 51 2013-2014, as introduced

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Explanatory Notes Lords 11 Oct 2013

HL Bill 51-EN 2013-2014, Explanatory notes to the Bill

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Chamber debates

Hansard 10 Oct 2013

Defamation (Parliamentary Proceedings) (Amendment) Bill [HL]

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