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Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

A Bill to make provision in relation to freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education institutions and in students’ unions; and for connected purposes.

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Progress through Parliament20 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
12 May 2021
Commons
2nd reading
12 Jul 2021
Commons
Ways and Means resolution
12 Jul 2021
Commons
Committee stage
07 Sept 2021
Commons
Carry-over motion
25 Apr 2022
Commons
1st reading
11 May 2022
Commons
2nd reading
11 May 2022
Commons
Report stage
13 Jun 2022
Commons
3rd reading
13 Jun 2022
Lords
1st reading
14 Jun 2022
Lords
2nd reading
28 Jun 2022
Lords
Committee stage
31 Oct 2022
Lords
Report stage
07 Dec 2022
Lords
3rd reading
13 Dec 2022
Commons
Programme motion
07 Feb 2023
Commons
Consideration of Lords amendments
07 Feb 2023
Lords
Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons
21 Mar 2023
Commons
Consideration of Lords message
02 May 2023
Lords
Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons
10 May 2023
Royal Assent
11 May 2023
Act of Parliament
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (c. 16)
text/html · 11 May 2023
Amendment Paper
Commons Consideration of Lords Message as at 2 May 2023
application/pdf · 02 May 2023
Selection of amendments: Commons
Grouping of Lords Amendments in Lords Message by Secretary Gillian Keegan and selection of Motion by Mr Speaker - 2 May 2023
application/pdf · 02 May 2023
Bill proceedings: Commons
Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Messages as at 2 May 2023
application/pdf · 02 May 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLM Amendments as at 28 April 2023
application/pdf · 28 Apr 2023
Amendment Paper
Notices of CCLM Amendments as at 30 March 2023
application/pdf · 30 Mar 2023
Briefing papers
Briefing Paper on progress of the Bill
text/html · 27 Mar 2023
Will write letters
Letter from Earl Howe to Lords regarding a correction to a remark made about a consultation during Lords Consideration of Commons amendments to the Bill.
application/pdf · 27 Mar 2023