Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• The bill amends the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to require parliamentary scrutiny of regulations made under that Act.
• It establishes a mechanism for Parliament to review or approve such regulations (the exact scrutiny process is not specified in this summary).
• The change aims to increase democratic oversight over public health powers used to control disease.
• The bill is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill has had its first reading in the Commons and is now at the second reading stage. If debated and approved, it would proceed to consideration by the Lords.