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Courts and tribunals
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Official title: Courts and Tribunals Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 13 Oct 2026 (report stage in the Commons).
Put forward by Mr David Lammy.
Votes so far
| Date | Vote | Count | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | Courts and tribunals: the first main vote | 304 for, 203 against | Agreed |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Courts and tribunals: an attempt to block it | 203 for, 311 against | Rejected |
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Money resolution | Commons |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Carry-over motion | Commons |
| 25 Mar 2026, 14 Apr 2026, 16 Apr 2026 | Committee stage | Commons |
| 14 May 2026 | Bill reintroduced | Commons |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Report stage | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to Make provision in relation to criminal courts in England and Wales; to make provision about the leadership of tribunals; to amend section 1 of the Children Act 1989 to remove the presumption relating to the involvement of parents in the life of a child; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.