A Bill to require persons bringing claims or proceedings under the Human Rights Act 1998 to satisfy a test of reasonableness and equity; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
14 December 2018
The bill would require anyone bringing a claim under the Human Rights Act 1998 to satisfy a new test of reasonableness and equity before the claim proceeds. It aims to ensure claims are fair and proportionate, with any related reforms described as “connected purposes.” The exact details would be debated as the bill moves through Parliament.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. After this, it would typically move to committee stage, then to report and third readings, before possibly going to the Lords for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
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