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UK Parliament · Bill
Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022
Summary
This Act changes the rules around judicial review – the process where courts check if the government has acted fairly and legally. It introduces stricter time limits for bringing cases to court, makes some cases harder to challenge, and adjusts how the courts handle legal fees and appeals.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing changes that make the courts work faster and more efficiently when people challenge government decisions. Supporters believe it helps reduce delays in court cases and prevents the legal system from being overwhelmed, so justice happens quicker.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act makes it harder for ordinary people to challenge unfair government decisions, especially those without much money for legal fees. They're concerned it could limit access to justice and give the government more power without proper accountability.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote521 MPs
60% Ayes · 31040% Noes · 211
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading21 Jul 2021
- 2nd reading26 Oct 2021
- Committee stage2 Nov 2021
- Report stage25 Jan 2022
- 3rd reading25 Jan 2022
Lords
- 1st reading26 Jan 2022
- 2nd reading7 Feb 2022
- Committee stage21 Feb 2022
- Report stage31 Mar 2022
- 3rd reading6 Apr 2022
Royal Assent28 Apr 2022
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