UK Parliament Apr 2021
The House of Lords debates three private members bills on Friday 16 April, covering substance testing in prisons, use of cosmetic fillers on under 18s and increasing the maximum penalty for specific offences related to animal welfare.
What is a private members’ bill?
A private member s bill is a type of public bill introduced by an individual member of the house rather than the government. Public bills affect everyone. Private members bills must go through the same set of procedures as other public bills.
Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill
This bill aims to improve the capability of prisons in England and Wales to test for the use of illicit substances by prisoners.
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