Timeline — Investigatory Powers Act 2016

01 Mar 2016
Bill introduced in the Commons by
- Amber RuddMember in chargeConservativeon behalf of Home Office
- Earl HoweConservative
1st reading in the CommonsView in Hansard ↗
1 speaker · 1 speech
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New bill textAs introduced
- Bill 143-EN, as revised 7 April 2016
11 Mar 2016
- Briefing Paper on Second Readingno file
15 Mar 2016
2nd reading, Programme motion, Money resolution, Ways and Means resolution, Carry-over motion in the CommonsView in Hansard ↗
62 speakers · 206 speeches
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Division #220SECOND READING
Ayes
Conservative241
Independent17
Democratic Unionist Party6
Liberal Democrat5
Non-affiliated4
Reform UK3
Ulster Unionist Party2
Labour1
Crossbench1
The Independent Group for Change1
Noes
Liberal Democrat8
Independent2
Labour2
Plaid Cymru2
Green Party1
Ayes 281Noes 15
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16 Mar 2016
- Have your say on the Investigatory Powers Billno file
24 Mar 2016
Committee stage in the CommonsView in Hansard ↗
14 speakers · 227 speeches
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12 speakers · 106 speeches
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- Investigatory Powers Bill Committee: Schedule of Evidence
12 Apr 2016
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8 speakers · 78 speeches
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10 speakers · 215 speeches
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14 Apr 2016
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13 speakers · 96 speeches
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8 speakers · 118 speeches
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19 Apr 2016
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7 speakers · 104 speeches
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9 speakers · 157 speeches
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21 Apr 2016
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10 speakers · 149 speeches
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5 speakers · 106 speeches
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26 Apr 2016
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6 speakers · 102 speeches
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6 speakers · 59 speeches
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28 Apr 2016
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9 speakers · 89 speeches
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6 speakers · 84 speeches
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03 May 2016
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6 speakers · 55 speeches
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9 speakers · 78 speeches
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04 May 2016
- Bill 172 2015-16 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)
05 May 2016
- Version of the bill showing changes made in committee
19 May 2016
1st reading in the Commons
2nd reading in the Commons
New bill textAs introduced
- Bill 002-EN 2016-17
02 Jun 2016
- Committee Stage Report
06 Jun 2016
Programme motion, Report stage in the CommonsView in Hansard ↗
36 speakers · 204 speeches
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Division #5Report: NC1
Ayes
Scottish National Party46
Liberal Democrat6
Independent4
Labour2
Plaid Cymru2
Conservative1
Non-affiliated1
Green Party1
Social Democratic & Labour Party1
Noes
Conservative240
Independent14
Democratic Unionist Party6
Liberal Democrat5
Non-affiliated4
Reform UK3
Labour2
Ulster Unionist Party2
The Independent Group for Change1
Crossbench1
Ayes 64Noes 278
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- Letter dated 06/06/2016 from John Hayes MP to Keir Starmer MP regarding the Bill and operation of bulk powers review.
- Letter dated 06/06/2016 from Keir Starmer MP to John Hayes MP regarding the Bill and operation of bulk powers review.
07 Jun 2016
Report stage, 3rd reading in the CommonsView in Hansard ↗
42 speakers · 242 speeches
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Division #10Report Stage: Amdt 390
Ayes
Scottish National Party46
Liberal Democrat8
Independent5
Labour3
Conservative1
Plaid Cymru1
Green Party1
Social Democratic & Labour Party1
Noes
Conservative246
Independent16
Democratic Unionist Party7
Liberal Democrat5
Reform UK3
Non-affiliated3
Ulster Unionist Party2
Labour1
Crossbench1
The Independent Group for Change1
Ayes 66Noes 285
Division #11Report Stage: Amdt. 320
Ayes
Scottish National Party46
Liberal Democrat8
Independent5
Labour4
Plaid Cymru2
Conservative1
Social Democratic & Labour Party1
Green Party1
Noes
Conservative244
Independent18
Democratic Unionist Party7
Liberal Democrat5
Non-affiliated3
Reform UK3
Ulster Unionist Party2
Labour1
Crossbench1
The Independent Group for Change1
Ayes 68Noes 285
Division #12Report Stage: Amdt 3
Ayes
Scottish National Party48
Liberal Democrat7
Independent5
Labour4
Plaid Cymru2
Conservative1
Social Democratic & Labour Party1
Green Party1
Noes
Conservative242
Independent17
Democratic Unionist Party7
Liberal Democrat5
Reform UK3
Non-affiliated3
Ulster Unionist Party2
Labour1
The Independent Group for Change1
Crossbench1
Ayes 69Noes 282
Division #13Third Reading
Ayes
Conservative239
Labour153
Independent26
Democratic Unionist Party7
Liberal Democrat5
The Independent Group for Change4
Reform UK3
Non-affiliated3
Ulster Unionist Party2
Crossbench1
Noes
Scottish National Party47
Liberal Democrat8
Independent5
Labour3
Conservative2
Plaid Cymru2
Social Democratic & Labour Party1
Green Party1
Ayes 444Noes 69
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08 Jun 2016
1st reading in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
Formal stage — recorded in Hansard.
New bill textAs introduced
- Letter dated 08/06/2016 from Earl Howe to Baroness Fookes regarding the Investigatory Powers Bill: Delegated Powers Memorandum.
- HL Bill 40 Explanatory Notes
12 Jun 2016
- Independent review of the operational case for bulk powers: Terms of reference. As referenced in Mr Hayes’ letter to Mr Starmer dated 06/06/15.
21 Jun 2016
- Investigatory Powers Bill: Briefing for Lords Stagesno file
27 Jun 2016
2nd reading in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
33 speakers · 37 speeches
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2nd reading in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
11 speakers · 15 speeches
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08 Jul 2016
- Letter dated 08/07/2016 from Lord Keen of Elie to Lord Rooker regarding the second reading of the Bill and tests for legislation recommended by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) panel.
11 Jul 2016
Committee stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
19 speakers · 33 speeches
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Committee stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
7 speakers · 32 speeches
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15 speakers · 44 speeches
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374 amendments tabled at Committee stage in the Lords
232 Not moved97 Agreed45 Withdrawn
13 members moved amendments
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13 Jul 2016
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24 speakers · 103 speeches
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19 Jul 2016
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6 speakers · 21 speeches
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19 speakers · 99 speeches
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05 Sept 2016
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9 speakers · 17 speeches
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9 speakers · 23 speeches
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- Letter dated 05/09/2016 from Earl Howe to Baroness Fookes regarding points raised by the Committee in relation to Clause 242(2) and (3) and Schedule 8, paragraph 33.
07 Sept 2016
Committee stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
4 speakers · 15 speeches
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18 speakers · 62 speeches
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12 Sept 2016
Committee stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
11 speakers · 24 speeches
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New bill textAs amended in Committee
13 Sept 2016
- Version of the bill showing changes made in committee
11 Oct 2016
Report stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
27 speakers · 81 speeches
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348 amendments tabled at Report stage in the Lords
272 Agreed19 Withdrawn54 Not moved3 Disagreed
13 members moved amendments
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17 Oct 2016
Report stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
15 speakers · 40 speeches
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Report stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
10 speakers · 34 speeches
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19 Oct 2016
Report stage in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
19 speakers · 81 speeches
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New bill textAs amended on Report
27 Oct 2016
- The Scottish Parliament: 25 October 2016
- The Scottish Parliament: 25 October 2016no file
- The Scottish Parliament: 25 October 2016no file
28 Oct 2016
- Briefing Paper on Lords Amendments
31 Oct 2016
3rd reading in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
12 speakers · 21 speeches
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36 amendments tabled at 3rd reading in the Lords
36 Agreed
2 members moved amendments
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- Bill 86 2016-17, Lords Amendments to the Bill
01 Nov 2016
Programme motion, Consideration of Lords amendments in the CommonsView in Hansard ↗
26 speakers · 117 speeches
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02 Nov 2016
Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons in the LordsView in Hansard ↗
14 speakers · 39 speeches
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- Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments 1 November 2016
03 Nov 2016
- Bill 89 2016-17, Lords Non-Insistence and Amendments in Lieu
15 Nov 2016
- HL Bill 70 Commons disagreement and reasons
29 Nov 2016
- Investigatory Powers Act 2016 c.25

EnactedInvestigatory Powers Act 2016