A Bill to make provision for police officers to be offered, or be made subject to, terms of redundancy; to set out the circumstances in which such redundancies can be made; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
10 November 2011
The bill creates a formal framework for police forces to offer redundancy terms to police officers or to require them to accept redundancy. It sets out the circumstances in which redundancies can be carried out and links these rules to the police service’s terms and conditions. The aim is to provide clear, fair rules for handling redundancies within the police service.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination and then to further stages in both Houses.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 20 October 2010 through the Ten Minute Rule procedure. The second reading was expected on 14 October 2011 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor Mark Reckless.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
