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Recall of Elected Representatives Bill

A Bill to permit voters to recall their elected representatives in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Recall of Elected Representatives Bill would allow voters in a constituency to trigger a recall process to remove their MP in specified circumstances. It outlines how a recall can be started, how a recall vote would be conducted, and related rules. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Enables constituents to initiate a recall vote against their MP in specified circumstances.
Sets out the process for starting a recall and for conducting the recall vote.
Defines the rules for how the recall process operates and what happens if a recall is successful.
Applies to MPs in the House of Commons and aims to strengthen accountability.
Contains related provisions to support and connect with the recall process.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and debate.

Who is affected?

Voters/constituents in UK constituenciesMembers of Parliament (MPs) and their staffPolitical parties and party organisationsElectoral administrators and Returning OfficersThe Electoral Commission and other electoral regulatorsParliament and its staffLocal authorities and constituency associations

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Recall of Elected Representatives

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 50 2012-13, as introduced

BillCommons

28 Jun 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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