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Bill · started in the Lords

Torture (Damages) Bill [HL]

Make provision for actions for damages for torture; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Torture (Damages) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 5 March 2007 by Lord Archer of Sandwell (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 5 Mar 2007
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Oct 2007.