A Bill to amend Section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to add Special Constables to the list of those granted the right to take time off work to perform their duties.
This bill would extend the statutory right to take time off work to perform duties to Special Constables. It does this by amending the Employment Rights Act 1996 so Special Constables are included in the group who can take time off to carry out their policing duties.
Currently at the Second Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings if it advances.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.