A Bill to make provision for the disclosure of convictions and sentences etc. by candidates for election to specified public roles; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
The bill would require candidates for certain public roles to disclose their criminal convictions and sentences. It aims to boost transparency in elections and sets out what must be disclosed, how candidates should report it, and the consequences for non-disclosure or false information. It also covers related provisions to make sure the process is enforceable.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, where MPs debate its general principles. If approved, it would proceed to committee stage for detailed examination.
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This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 17 March 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
