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Hey team.
Crypto is the topic of this week's new government bill.
MPs will debate whether to recognise digital assets as personal property. This would close a legal loophole, and allow crypto holders to do things like take someone to court if their assets are stolen.
The Royal Albert Hall Bill is a funny one.
It's been scheduled loads of times before during the time for unopposed private business, a slot when private bills can pass without debate. But it's been repeatedly blocked by – guess who – Christopher Chope. So now it's going to a full debate.
And Tuesday is an Opposition Day.
The Tories get to choose the topic for debate, which is still TBC.
Until next week. In the meantime, feel free to tweet me, or just reply to this email.
Sebastian (@sebastiansalek)
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MONDAY 14 JULY
Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect During Appeal) Bill – committee of the whole House, report stage, 3rd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Clarifies that if someone is stripped of their citizenship, that remains the case during any appeal process. The aim is to prevent a person who poses a threat to the UK from returning to the country, which they would be able to do as a British citizen. Reflects a recent Supreme Court decision on this topic.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
Royal Albert Hall Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England
Reforms how the Royal Albert Hall is governed by changing the role of seat owners. These are individuals or companies who hold rights to seats originally sold in the 1800s to help fund the venue's construction. They can vote on how the Hall is run as a charity, even though some profit by reselling tickets to those seats. This would would remove their voting rights to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure independent oversight. Started in the Lords.
Draft bill (PDF)
TUESDAY 15 JULY
Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Regulation) Bill
Regulates online fertility service providers. Ten minute rule motion presented by Caroline Dineage. Follows a case where couples in the middle of IVF treatment were left in the lurch after their clinic collapsed.
WEDNESDAY 16 JULY
Managing Agents (Regulation) Bill
Establishes an independent regulator of managing agents (companies that run buildings on behalf of landlords or freeholders). Requires them to sign up to a code of practice. Ten minute rule motion presented by Danny Beales.
Property (Digital Assets Etc) Bill – 2nd reading
Applies to: England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Recognises digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, as a type of personal property. This change gives digital assets the same legal protection and recognition as traditional property, for example letting you take someone to court if they steal your crypto. Started in the Lords.
Draft bill (PDF) / Commons Library briefing
THURSDAY 17 JULY
No votes scheduled
FRIDAY 18 JULY
No votes scheduled
LAST WEEK'S VOTES
Passed
- Pension Schemes Bill – goes the committee
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Training in Schools) Bill – goes to second reading
- Football Governance Bill – goes to Lords
- Schools (Allergy Safety) Bill – goes to second reading
- Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill – goes to Lords
- Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill – goes to Lords
- Rare Cancers Bill – goes to Lords
- Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill – goes to Lords
Postponed
- Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill
- All other private members' bills
Click here to read details of the bills in last week's newsletter.
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