Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] 2026-27
protect the freedom of expression of professionally regulated individuals; to impose duties of neutrality on professional regulatory bodies; and to restrict the imposition by such bodies of mandatory training or education of a political, ideological, or social nature.
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Moynihan of Chelsea.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 11 June 2026 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Moynihan of Chelsea), 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?Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Next Event: Thursday 11th June 2026 - 1st reading
Bill Progession through Parliament