UK Explained
The Lords · 6 Jan 2026

Sentencing

Peers voted on this in the House of Lords. 41 voted Content (yes) and 97 voted Not content (no), so it was rejected. The government won this vote.

Official title: Sentencing Bill · Division 5

Where is this law up to? See Sentencing →

CONTENT (YES)
41
NOT CONTENT (NO)
97
RESULT
Rejected

How each group voted

Labour0 · 97
Liberal Democrat18 · 0
Conservative10 · 0
Crossbench7 · 0
Plaid Cymru2 · 0
Green Party2 · 0
Ulster Unionist Party1 · 0
Non-affiliated1 · 0

Source: Lords Votes API · Official record