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Recall of Members of Parliament Bill

A Bill to permit voters to recall their Member of Parliament in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Recall of Members of Parliament Bill would give voters a way to remove their MP in defined circumstances. It creates a process for a recall petition and, if the petition succeeds, triggers a by-election to replace the MP. It also sets out how the recall process should be run and the safeguards that apply.

Key Points

Introduces a recall mechanism that lets constituents seek the removal of their MP under specified conditions.
Establishes a petition-based process with rules on how signatures, thresholds and timelines work.
If a recall petition succeeds, the MP’s seat is vacant and a by-election is held to elect a new MP.
Provides safeguards, timelines, and oversight roles to prevent abuse of the recall process.
Defines who administers the recall process and who is eligible to participate in petitions.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination, before possibly moving to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Constituents in MPs’ constituenciesMembers of Parliament (MPs)Returning officers and local election authoritiesPolitical parties and MPs’ staffElectoral administration bodies (e.g., Electoral Commission)Prospective by-election candidates

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Recall of Members of Parliament

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 193 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

8 Apr 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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