Lords completes its scrutiny of Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
12 March 2025
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its final stage in the Lords, third reading, on Tuesday 11 March.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill aims to improve protective security and preparation across the UK by requiring those responsible for certain public buildings and venues to implement measures to mitigate the risk of physical harm and, in the case of larger premises, to reduce vulnerability to terrorist attacks.
Third reading
Third reading is a final chance to 'tidy up' the bill, making small changes to ensure it is effective, workable and without loopholes.
Proposed changes
No further amendments (changes) were put forward at third reading. Members discussed the progress of the bill through it's stages in the Lords.
How to follow
- Catch up on Parliament TV.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore further information
Find out more about the draft law in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Following completion of third reading, the bill now passes to the House of Commons for consideration of Lords amendments.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Report stage, an extra chance for members to closely scrutinise elements of the bill and make changes, finished on Tuesday 4 March.
Committee stage
Line-by-line examination of the bill took place during committee stage over four days in February.
Second reading
Second reading, a full debate on the key principles of the bill, took place on Tuesday 7 January.
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