A Bill to require public authorities to exercise their statutory powers to investigate and take enforcement action for breaches of the law; to make provision for sanctions for failing to take such action; and for connected purposes.
The Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill would require public bodies to use their statutory powers to investigate breaches of the law and take enforcement action when appropriate. It also proposes sanctions for authorities that fail to act, with the aim of strengthening accountability and the overall enforcement of the law.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, in the early stages of passage. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage and the subsequent readings before Commons enactment.
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