A Bill to make provision for actions for damages for torture; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
This bill would create a framework for people to bring damages claims for torture, along with related provisions. It explains how such claims would be brought and what outcomes the bill aims to achieve. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Lords and will move on to committee stage and further readings if it advances.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading of the Bill took place in the House of Lords on Wednesday 24 November.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
