A Bill to provide a renewed constitutional form for the peoples of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to continue to join together to form the United Kingdom, to affirm that the peoples of those nations and parts have chosen, subject to and in accordance with the provisions of this Act, to continue to pool their sovereignty for specified purposes, and to protect social and economic rights for citizens
House of Lords
9 October 2019
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This Bill would set out a renewed constitutional framework for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to continue forming the United Kingdom. It states that the peoples of these nations have chosen to pool sovereignty for certain purposes and to protect social and economic rights for citizens, under the terms of the Act.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Lords, following its initial appearance in 2018. It has not yet become law.
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9 Oct 2018
First reading took place on 9 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
