A Bill to clarify the meaning of 'public authority' in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.
This Bill would clarify the meaning of 'public authority' in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998. It would introduce a list of factors to be taken into account when considering whether a body is a 'public authority' for the purposes of that Act.
House of Commons
12 April 2010
This Bill would clarify what counts as a 'public authority' under section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 by introducing a defined list of factors to guide decisions. It aims to make clearer when organisations—such as private or voluntary bodies that perform public functions—are subject to the Act's human rights duties.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee stage, with further readings likely required before it could become law.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 6 January 2010 This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
The 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
