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
14 January 2026
This bill would require public authorities to use the powers they already have to investigate breaches of the law and to take enforcement action when appropriate. If authorities fail to act, the bill provides sanctions against them. The aim is to improve how the rule of law is enforced across public bodies.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons; if it advances, it would move to committee stage and further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 16 January 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.