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Lisbon Treaty (Referendum) Bill

A Bill to require the holding of a referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon and to require the repeal of the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 if the decision to ratify is not approved in the referendum; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

13 April 2010

In Plain English

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The Bill would require a nationwide referendum on whether the United Kingdom should ratify the Treaty of Lisbon. If the referendum rejects ratification, it would repeal the European Union (Amendment) Act 2008 and stop the ratification process, along with related provisions.

Key Points

  • Requires a UK-wide referendum on Lisbon Treaty ratification.
  • If the referendum votes against ratification, would repeal the EU (Amendment) Act 2008.
  • Includes provisions for related or connected purposes.
  • Originates in the House of Commons and was introduced in the 2009-10 session.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the Commons (2nd reading held on 2010-02-26). The Bill began with a first reading in December 2009.

Who is affected?

UK votersMembers of Parliament and government ministersCivil service and government departmentsThe European Union and its institutionsOrganisations and businesses affected by EU law and treaties

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

16 Dec 2009

2nd readingCommons

26 Feb 2010

Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Lisbon Treaty (Referendum)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was presented, through the ballot procedure, to Parliament on 16 December 2009. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

The Second Reading debate for this Bill on Friday 26 February 2010 was adjourned. This Bill has since been dropped and will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 24 09-10 (as introduced)
BillCommons
24 Feb 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.