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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3813

Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill

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This bill extends employment rights protections to special constables, volunteer police officers who currently have limited legal protections compared to regular police officers. Special constables would gain rights including protection against unfair dismissal, access to grievance and disciplinary procedures, and potentially compensation for workplace injuries. The bill aims to recognise special constables as workers deserving employment law safeguards while clarifying their status within the police workforce.

Presented by Sir Ashley Fox.
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The people's count51 votes
88% Aye · 4512% No · 6
MPs' vote475 MPs
77% Ayes · 36823% Noes · 107
The democratic gap

11% , a moderate gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Oct 2024
  • 2nd reading