Rights Bill

Key Points

• Creates a UK Bill of Rights with stated guiding principles.
• Repeals the Human Rights Act 1998 and replaces it with a new framework.
• Sets out how rights should be interpreted and applied by courts and public authorities.
• Covers other connected purposes beyond the main text, broadening its reach.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; first reading was in 2010, indicating slow progress.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It has a long and slow progression history, with an initial first reading dating back to 2010.

Voting

The voting data provided appears to relate to a different bill (Renters' Rights Bill) and does not give a clear voting record for the Rights Bill itself based on the information here.