Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement of Part 3)


bring into force the remaining sections of Part 3 of the Digital Economy Act 2017

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement of Part 3) was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Howe of Idlicote.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2019-21 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Baroness Howe of Idlicote), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Baroness Howe of Idlicote

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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Tuesday 21st January 2020 - 1st reading (Lords)

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons - 20%

Latest Key documents

Bill Debate
21/01/2020
Bill
21/01/2020