Haberdashers' Aske's Charity Act 2016

To make provision regarding the identity of the corporators of the Aske Corporation and the status of the Corporation; to remove certain restrictions on the Corporation in relation to property it holds; to make formal provision for internal procedures; and for related purposes.

If you are "specially and directly affected" by this Bill you may oppose the Bill or seek its amendment before a Select Committee in either or both Houses. If you present a "petition" against the bill at the appropriate times (during a "petitioning period") you may be able to have your views on the bill heard by the Committee (in whichever House you petition).

There are specific times when petitions can be presented and there will be no further opportunities to oppose this Bill. The petitioning period in the House of Commons ended on 11 July 2016 and the petitioning period in the House of Lords ended on 8 February 2016. No petitions were presented against the Bill in either House.

Presenting a petition is not difficult to do and you can get a petitioning pack which will help you do this. Further information about petitioning can be found by following the link or you can contact one of the Private Bill Offices. Staff in either office will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the process of opposing a private bill.