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
26 February 2026
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The Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill would require public authorities to actively use their legal powers to investigate breaches and take enforcement action where needed. It would also establish sanctions for authorities that fail to act, aiming to strengthen how the law is enforced across government bodies and agencies.
The bill is in the Commons, currently at its second reading (2nd Reading) as of 17 April 2026. It originated in the Commons and was first read on 21 October 2024, with Sir Christopher Chope as sponsor.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 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.
