To repeal sections 132 to 138 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005; to make provision relating to the Attorney General; to make provision relating to the ratification of treaties and to participation in armed conflict by the United Kingdom; to make provision relating to the civil service; to make provision relating to parliamentary general elections; to make provision relating to the conduct of members of Parliament; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
13 November 2009
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The Constitutional Renewal Bill [HL] repeals certain parts of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and makes a wide range of constitutional changes. It covers the role and responsibilities of the Attorney General, how treaties are ratified and the UK’s participation in armed conflict, reforms to the civil service and to how parliamentary elections are run, and rules governing the conduct of MPs.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the Lords. It originated in the Lords, with its first reading in March 2009, and will need further stages in both Houses.
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31 Mar 2009
First reading took place on 31 March. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
