A Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1981 to amend the period of imprisonment which disqualifies a person from membership of the House of Commons; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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This bill would change the rule that decides when imprisonment automatically disqualifies a person from sitting as an MP. It amends the period of imprisonment that leads to disqualification under the Representation of the People Act 1981, potentially altering who is eligible to be a Member of Parliament.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originally appeared for the first time in 2013, and no further stages are noted in the provided information.
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18 Jul 2013
This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
