I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

This Bill will increase efficiency in the charities sector by reducing unnecessary administration and bureaucracy, therefore enabling more funds to be used for charitable purposes. It will simplify a number of processes and promote consistency in the law...

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.

This Bill will increase efficiency in the charities sector by reducing unnecessary administration and bureaucracy, therefore enabling more funds to be used for charitable purposes. It will simplify a number of processes and promote consistency in the law...

I thank the Minister for his introduction. The Opposition are proud to support our charity sector, which does such fantastic work for individuals, communities and society. The contribution of charities to our society could not have been shown more clearly than during the coronavirus pandemic, as organisations and volunteers have...

I thank the Minister for his introduction. The Opposition are proud to support our charity sector, which does such fantastic work for individuals, communities and society. The contribution of charities to our society could not have been shown more clearly than during the coronavirus pandemic, as organisations and volunteers have...

No amendments on consideration. Queen's and Prince of Wales's consent signified. Third reading. Agreed to on question. Bill passed with amendments.

No amendments on consideration. Queen's and Prince of Wales's consent signified. Third reading. Agreed to on question. Bill passed with amendments.

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Charities Bill [HL] which would implement recommendations made by the Law Commission by making some technical changes to charity law. The Bill is following the special parliamentary procedure for uncontroversial Law Commission bills. Report stage in the House of Commons is due to take place on 22 February 2022.

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Charities Bill [HL] which would implement recommendations made by the Law Commission by making some technical changes to charity law. The Bill is following the special parliamentary procedure for uncontroversial Law Commission bills. Report stage in the House of Commons is due...

Letter dated 21/02/2022 from Nigel Huddleston MP to Jeff Smith MP regarding a point made during the Charities Bill, Public Bill Committee debate: the Government's plans for the Bill's implementation. 2p.

Letter dated 21/02/2022 from Nigel Huddleston MP to Jeff Smith MP regarding a point made during the Charities Bill, Public Bill Committee debate: the Government's plans for the Bill's implementation. 2p.

Sittings motion agreed to. Order of consideration agreed to. Clauses 1 to 24 agreed to. Schedule 1 agreed to. Clauses 25 to 40 agreed to. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 41 agreed to, with an amendment. Bill, as amended, to be reported. (Bill 237).

Sittings motion agreed to. Order of consideration agreed to. Clauses 1 to 24 agreed to. Schedule 1 agreed to. Clauses 25 to 40 agreed to. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 41 agreed to, with an amendment. Bill, as amended, to be reported. (Bill 237).

Second Reading Committee motion to recommend that the Bill ought to be read a second time. Agreed to on question.

Second Reading Committee motion to recommend that the Bill ought to be read a second time. Agreed to on question.

Queen's and Prince of Wales's consent signified. Lords third reading. Privilege amendment made. Passed and sent to the Commons.

Queen's and Prince of Wales's consent signified. Lords third reading. Privilege amendment made. Passed and sent to the Commons.

My Lords, my noble friend was kind enough to mention my involvement. This is an excellent piece of legislation which will be of great benefit to the charity sector. Obviously, I regret that I was unable to persuade the Government of the importance of my amendment, but that particular recalcitrant...

My Lords, my noble friend was kind enough to mention my involvement. This is an excellent piece of legislation which will be of great benefit to the charity sector. Obviously, I regret that I was unable to persuade the Government of the importance of my amendment, but that particular recalcitrant...

My Lords, I wish to add my name to the sentiments that have already been expressed. I particularly thank the many people, in different roles, who came together to bring this piece of legislation to our attention, after such a long time and a lot of work. This House prides...

My Lords, I wish to add my name to the sentiments that have already been expressed. I particularly thank the many people, in different roles, who came together to bring this piece of legislation to our attention, after such a long time and a lot of work. This House prides...

My Lords, I echo the sentiments that have been expressed across the House. I particularly thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Etherton, for chairing us so ably. I think that I am right in saying that all of us who participated in Committee had never done so for a...

My Lords, I echo the sentiments that have been expressed across the House. I particularly thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Etherton, for chairing us so ably. I think that I am right in saying that all of us who participated in Committee had never done so for a...

My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acquaint the House that they, having been informed of the purport of the Charities Bill, have consented to place their interests, so far as they are affected by the...

My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to acquaint the House that they, having been informed of the purport of the Charities Bill, have consented to place their interests, so far as they are affected by the...

My Lords, the Charities Bill requires no legislative consent Motions. In relation to Wales, charity law is reserved to Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom. In relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland, charity law is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Clause 41 sets out...

My Lords, the Charities Bill requires no legislative consent Motions. In relation to Wales, charity law is reserved to Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom. In relation to Scotland and Northern Ireland, charity law is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Clause 41 sets out...

Moved by

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

Moved by

Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

My Lords, in moving that the Bill do now pass, I want to take the opportunity to express some thanks, first to my noble friend Lady Barran, who so ably guided the Bill through its Second Reading and the beginning of the committee’s evidence sessions. Her dedication to and personal...

My Lords, in moving that the Bill do now pass, I want to take the opportunity to express some thanks, first to my noble friend Lady Barran, who so ably guided the Bill through its Second Reading and the beginning of the committee’s evidence sessions. Her dedication to and personal...

This Bill will be warmly welcomed by the charity sector. As chair of the Special Public Bill Committee, I thank the Minister and, as he said, his predecessor, the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, for their membership of the committee and their engagement with it. I join the Minister in thanking...

This Bill will be warmly welcomed by the charity sector. As chair of the Special Public Bill Committee, I thank the Minister and, as he said, his predecessor, the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, for their membership of the committee and their engagement with it. I join the Minister in thanking...

I am grateful to all the noble Lords for their comments. As the noble Baroness, Lady Barker, said, charity law can be very complex—not just for legislators but for the charities and organisations that it affects, especially those that do not regularly have access to legal advice. There is a

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I am grateful to all the noble Lords for their comments. As the noble Baroness, Lady Barker, said, charity law can be very complex—not just for legislators but for the charities and organisations that it affects, especially those that do not regularly have access to legal advice. There is a

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Lords report stage. Government amendment to clause 12 agreed to. New clause (References to the Tribunal), after clause 36, disagreed to on division (18 votes to 81). Government amendments to clause 39 agreed to. Government amendments to schedule 2 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 86).

Lords report stage. Government amendment to clause 12 agreed to. New clause (References to the Tribunal), after clause 36, disagreed to on division (18 votes to 81). Government amendments to clause 39 agreed to. Government amendments to schedule 2 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill...