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
2 November 2023
The Bill would require public authorities to use their legal powers to investigate breaches of the law and to take enforcement action when breaches are found. It also introduces sanctions for authorities that fail to act, aiming to strengthen how laws are enforced across public bodies.
The Bill is at its 2nd Reading in the Commons. If it continues, it will move to committee of the whole House, then further stages in the Commons and, if passed, to the Lords for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
Order read, That the Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill be now read a second time. The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
