UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1168
Mesothelioma Act
[As Introduced]
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This Act provides legal and financial support for people who have developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. It sets up a system to help victims claim compensation from employers, companies, or insurance schemes responsible for exposing them to asbestos, without always needing to prove fault in court.
Presented by Lord Freud
supported by Mr Iain Duncan Smith.
supported by Mr Iain Duncan Smith.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading29 Aug 2013
- 2nd reading2 Dec 2013
- Committee stage10 Dec 2013
- Report stage7 Jan 2014
- 3rd reading7 Jan 2014
Lords
- 1st reading9 May 2013
- 2nd reading20 May 2013
- Committee stage5 Jun 2013
- Report stage17 Jul 2013
- 3rd reading22 Jul 2013
Royal Assent30 Jan 2014