Human Rights and Responsibilities Bill

Key Points

• Requires claimants under the Human Rights Act 1998 to pass a test of reasonableness and equity before proceeding with a claim.
• Applies to claims or proceedings under the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Introduced as a private member's bill sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
• Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons; first reading in 2017).

Progress

The bill had its first reading in 2017 and is presently at the second reading in the Commons; no further stages are indicated in the information provided.