Bill · started in the Commons

Torture (Damages) Bill

A Bill to make provision for actions for damages for torture; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Torture (Damages) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 January 2010 by Mr Andrew Dismore (Labour). 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 6 Jan 2010
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 Apr 2010.