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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

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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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Lords debate landmark reports from Committees tasked with scrutinising primary and secondary legislation
31 January 2023
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Lords question need for new category of migrant detention facility for Manston with reduced amenities and safeguards
25 January 2023
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Reform of student loan system is too complex and may be inconsistent with Government’s Levelling Up agenda – Lords Committee
25 January 2023

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (private meeting)
7 February 2023 - 3:45pm to 5:30pm
Room 1, Palace of Westminster

Latest publications

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28th Report - Losing Control?: The Implications for Parliament of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
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27th Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Rent Officers (Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Functions) (Modification) Order 2023; Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2023; Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (Prohibition on Submission for Royal Assent). Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023; Draft Postponement of Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2023; Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023 and one related instrument
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HL Paper 143
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Submissions on Official Controls (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023
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Scrutiny evidence

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
Public Bodies Orders
Writing to us about an instrument
Public Bodies Orders Considered
Proposed negatives under consideration

Contact us

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