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
12 February 2025
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This bill would require public authorities to actively use their legal powers to investigate breaches of the law and to take enforcement action. It would also set out sanctions if authorities fail to act. The aim is to strengthen the rule of law by making enforcement by public bodies more consistent and proactive.
The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading stage in the Commons.
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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.
