Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Bill

A Bill to introduce a national day to learn about and remember the Armenian genocide

What this bill does

This Bill would require the Secretary of State to specify a date which would be observed annually as 'Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day'.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

9 November 2009

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the Government to designate an annual Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. The date would be set by the Secretary of State each year to promote learning about and remembering the Armenian genocide.

Key Points

The Secretary of State would specify a yearly date for Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
The day would be observed with a focus on education and remembrance across public institutions and schools.
The Bill creates an official observance rather than new penalties or funding.
It is a Private Member's Bill originating in the Commons and is currently at the second reading stage.
If enacted, the designation would become part of UK law as the official remembrance day.

Progress

Currently at its second reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would move to Committee Stage and subsequent readings, and then to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

The Armenian community in the UK and its diasporaThe general public in the UKSchools, universities and other educational institutionsGovernment departments and public bodies responsible for observanceTeachers, students, and organisations involved in remembrance events

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was presented to Parliament on 26 January. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading on several Fridays before being dropped by its sponsor, Mr Andrew Dismore.

Documents (1)

Bill as Presented

BillCommons

21 Jul 2009

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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