Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not called Procedures with step depth
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.
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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not called has step depth 24 in the Draft negative procedure
Instruments subject to the draft negative procedure are laid in draft and do not require approval in Parliament before being signed in law. Instruments concerning taxation are not laid in the Lords. Either House may pass a motion within the objection period which prevents the instrument being signed into law. The instrument cannot be signed into law by a Minister until the end of the objection period.
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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not called has step depth 22 in the Legislative Reform Order procedure
Legislative Reform Orders (LROs) are a specific type of delegated legislation that the Government can use to remove or reduce burdens that result directly or indirectly from legislation, or to promote principles of better regulation. They are made under terms set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and are subject to scrutiny by a special committee in each House.
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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not called has step depth 25 in the Made negative procedure
Instruments subject to the made negative procedure do not require approval in Parliament before becoming law. These instruments may come into force on any date after being laid. Instruments concerning taxation are not laid in the Lords. Either House may pass a motion within the objection period which annuls the instrument and stops it having effect.