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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not moved Procedures with step depth

House of Commons

A step of type Business step.

A non-fatal motion does not stop a statutory instrument being law but may be used by the House of Lords to show concern. The most common non-fatal motion is a motion to regret. The motion usually gives specific reasons for the regret. Even if agreed, the motion cannot stop or amend the statutory instrument, but gives members an opportunity to put on record their dissent.

There are 3 procedures.

  1. Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not moved has step depth 15 in the Draft negative procedure

  2. Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not moved has step depth 20 in the Legislative Reform Order procedure

  3. Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not moved has step depth 15 in the Made negative procedure

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