Non-fatal motion to object to the treaty tabled
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: Usually a 'Motion to regret'
Link note: LBP individual link or pdf if not quick enough to catch the html link
Date note: Date motion first appeared in LBP
Publication name: House of Lords Business website
Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/