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Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill

A Bill to require public authorities to exercise their statutory powers to investigate and take enforcement action for breaches of the law; to make provision for sanctions for failing to take such action; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Sir 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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Oct 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.