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JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3478

Higher Education (Duty of Care) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would create a legal duty for UK universities to actively care for their students' wellbeing and safety. It aims to ensure universities put systems in place to support student mental health, prevent harm, and help vulnerable students, similar to a duty of care that already exists in other areas like schools and workplaces.

Presented by Tim Farron.
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The people's count16 votes
100% Aye · 160% No · 0
MPs' vote376 MPs
74% Ayes · 27726% Noes · 99
The democratic gap

26% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Jun 2023