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
This constitutional renewal bill repeals sections 132 to 138 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and adds new provisions on the role of the Attorney General, how treaties are ratified and the United Kingdom’s participation in armed conflict, changes to the civil service, rules for general elections, and how Members of Parliament should conduct themselves. It aims to adjust constitutional arrangements and governance processes in several areas.
The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Lords and has not yet progressed to committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
