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Non-fatal motion to object to the treaty approved

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: Will usually follow a debate

Link note: Lords minute individual link

Date note: Lords minutes date

Publication name: House of Lords Minutes

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

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