Bill · started in the Commons
British Bill of Rights and Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights Bill
A Bill to make provision for an application to the Council of Europe to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights and the introduction of a British Bill of Rights.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe British Bill of Rights and Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 7 July 2014 by Mr Peter Bone (Conservative). 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
- 1st reading Commons 7 Jul 2014
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Mar 2015.