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Bill · started in the Commons

Citizens' Convention Bill

To establish a Citizens’ Convention to facilitate the involvement of people from all sections of society in considering the way in which the United Kingdom is governed; to make provision relating to the implementation of recommendations made by the Convention; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Citizens' Convention Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 26 June 2007 by Julia Goldsworthy (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. 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 Commons 26 Jun 2007
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 27 Oct 2007.