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Independent Press Council Bill [HL]

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

Originated in the House of Lords, Session 2012-13

Last updated: 30 April 2013 at 11:09

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Summary

A Bill to provide the framework for the appointment and functions of a Press Council to act independently and in the public interest to promote and protect freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, in communicating information and opinions to the public, to encourage and maintain professional standards and practices, and to provide redress for victims of professional misconduct; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Lord Lester of Herne Hill
Liberal Democrat
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

12 December 2012
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Lords
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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