Committees

Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee

Lords Select Committee

The Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee considers the policy effects of statutory instruments and other types of secondary legislation subject to procedure.

Scrutiny of secondary legislation laid to tackle coronavirus pandemic

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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Non-inquiry work

Legislative scrutiny
Legislative scrutiny focuses on a particular piece of legislation, sometimes in draft form. The committee might consider it in private, or may take evidence.

Latest news

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Concern regarding the continuation of virtual visits to “looked after children”
21 April 2021
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Widened definition of critical worker causing problems for teachers
19 January 2021
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Concerns about supporting documentation for changes to Asylum process
8 January 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (private meeting)
11 May 2021 - 3:45pm to 5pm
Virtual meeting

Latest publications

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54th Report - Work of the Committee in Session 2019–21
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53rd Report - Proposed Negative Statutory Instruments under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; Drawn to the special attention of the House: Early Years Foundation Stage (Miscellaneous Amendments) and Childcare Fees (Amendment) Regulations 2021; Includes information paragraphs on: 5 instruments relating to COVID-19, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021, Protection of Wrecks (RMS Titanic) (Amendment) Order 2021
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52nd Report - Proposed Negative Statutory Instruments under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; Drawn to the special attention of the House: Education (Coronavirus) (School Teachers’ Qualifications, Induction, Inspection Arrangements, Etc) (Amendment) Regulations 2021; Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2021; Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021; Includes information paragraphs on: 4 instruments relating to COVID-19
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Useful information

Statutory Instruments
Statutory Instruments
Terms of Reference
Instruments being considered by the Committee
Sifting of proposed negative instruments under the EU Withdrawal Act
Proposed negatives recommended for upgrade
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee – Stage 2 Scrutiny
Frequently Asked Questions
Writing to us about an instrument
Public Bodies Orders
Proposed negatives under consideration
Public Bodies Orders Considered

Contact us

  • Email: hlseclegscrutiny@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8821
  • Address: Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, Legislation Office, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW