Bill · started in the Commons
Convicted Prisoners Voting Bill
A Bill to make provision for rules relating to the exclusion of convicted prisoners from participation in parliamentary and local elections.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Convicted Prisoners Voting Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 July 2015 by Mr Christopher Chope (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 6 Jul 2015
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 May 2016.