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
The Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill would require public authorities to actively use their statutory powers to investigate and enforce breaches of the law. It also sets out sanctions for authorities that fail to take such action, along with related provisions to support consistent enforcement.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
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