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Concealment of Location of Victim Remains Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 22 May 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill provides that offenders who refuse to disclose the location of a victim's body may be denied parole.
person
MP in charge
Tom Rutherford
confirmation_number Bill No.301-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • groups
    Select Committee
  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
House sitting
Stage Sitting DateOutcome Type
First Reading 20 May 2026Interrupted Normal
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First Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill. It is usually referred to a select committee.

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