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Non-fatal motion to object to the treaty withdrawn

House of Lords

A step of type Business step.

A non-fatal motion does not stop a treaty being ratified 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 treaty, but gives members an opportunity to put on record their dissent.

Librarian notes

Scope note: Motions can be withdrawn at any point before debate or at the end of a debate if the Member does not want to put the question to the Floor.

Link note: No link if withdrawn before debate or LBP minute link if withdrawn at the end of a debate.

Date note: Date withdrawn.

Publication name: House of Lords Minutes

Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/

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