UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1997
Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to make unpaid work experience illegal in the UK. Currently, companies can offer unpaid internships and placements; this bill would require all work experience to be paid at least the minimum wage, protecting workers from being exploited for free labour.
Presented by Lord Holmes of Richmond
supported by Alec Shelbrooke.
supported by Alec Shelbrooke.
PrivateLords
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count48 votes
31% Aye · 1569% No · 33
MPs' voteNot yet divided
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading30 Apr 2018
- 2nd reading
Lords
- 1st reading27 Jun 2017
- 2nd reading27 Oct 2017
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2018