The Policy paper King’s Speech 2024: background briefing notes was issued on 17 July 2024 following the King’s Speech. The section relating to the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill was reproduced in an earlier post. The Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 30 July 2024 and received its first reading. The second reading is scheduled for 10 September 2024. Continue reading →