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Recall of Elected Representative Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would let voters recall their Member of Parliament in defined circumstances. If a prescribed number of constituents sign a recall petition, a recall election would be held to decide whether the MP should be removed. It also sets out the rules for how petitions are started and run, and other related provisions to support the recall process.

Key Points

Establishes a recall mechanism enabling constituents to initiate the removal of their MP in defined circumstances.
Defines petition rules, who may sign, the thresholds and timing, and what happens if the threshold is met (a recall election).
Provides the administrative and legal framework to run recall petitions and any connected provisions needed to support the recall process.

Who is affected?

Voters in parliamentary constituencies and their electorateMembers of Parliament and their political partiesElectoral administrators and bodies such as Returning Officers and the Electoral Commission

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

4 Dec 2013

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Recall of Elected Representative

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.

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