Recall of Elected Representatives Bill

Key Points

• - Enables voters to recall their elected representative under specified conditions
• - Establishes a petition-based process to trigger a recall
• - Sets out how a recalled seat would be filled and who administers the recall process
• - Includes connected provisions to support and regulate recall procedures
• - Applies to elected representatives as defined in the bill (e.g., MPs and potentially other officials)

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is being formally considered and debated, but has not yet progressed to committee or to the Lords.