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.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
4 May 2022
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The Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill would require public authorities to actively use their legal powers to investigate and enforce breaches of the law. It would create sanctions for authorities that fail to act, aiming to strengthen accountability and the rule of law. The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
Originated in the House of Commons, with a first reading in 2021 and a second reading in 2022; it is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.
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21 Jun 2021
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
