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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2429

Digital Economy Act 2017 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes amendments (changes) to the Digital Economy Act 2017, which is the main law that regulates digital services and the internet in the UK. The specific changes haven't been detailed here, but the bill aims to update or modify how this act works to better fit modern digital life.

Presented by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote487 MPs
45% Ayes · 22055% Noes · 267
The democratic gap

55% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Lords

  • 1st reading20 Jun 2019
  • 2nd reading