A Bill to permit voters to recall their elected representatives in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
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This bill would allow voters to recall their elected representatives under specific, defined circumstances. It would set out how a recall could be initiated and what would happen if a recall were successful, giving constituents a way to hold their representatives to account between general elections. The exact rules would be described in the bill.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading having taken place in January 2012; no further stages are indicated in the available information.
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31 Jan 2012
The Bill was not moved for debate on 27 April 2012. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed.
The Bill had its first reading on 31 January 2012 through the Presentation Bill procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor John Mann.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
