A Bill to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 and related legislation; to make provision for a bill of rights and responsibilities to apply to the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
4 March 2013
This bill would repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 and related legislation and replace them with a new UK Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. It aims to set out how rights are protected and dealt with under the new framework. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings in the Commons and examination by the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
A motion for the bill’s second reading was moved on 1 March 2013, but was withdrawn at the end of the debate.
The Bill had its first reading on 25 June 2012.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Charlie Elphicke.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
