A Bill to amend section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
12 February 2025
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This bill would amend section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities. In effect, it could make it harder for authorities to avoid liability in claims related to road maintenance or defects. The change is framed as tightening the legal options available to authorities in highway-related disputes.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, with no further stages yet reached. If it advances, it would typically proceed to the committee stage for detailed examination.
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11 Dec 2023
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
