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Local Government (Disqualification) Act 2022
Summary
This Act sets out rules about who is not allowed to become a local councillor in the UK. It creates or updates disqualification rules—meaning certain criminal convictions, dishonest behaviour, or other issues can prevent someone from being elected to serve on a council.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing rules that stop certain people from becoming local councillors if they've broken the law or behaved dishonestly. Supporters believe it protects local government by ensuring only trustworthy people make decisions about their communities.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act might be too strict and could unfairly prevent people from standing for council based on past mistakes or minor offences. Some argue it doesn't clearly explain which crimes should disqualify someone, leaving room for confusion or unfair treatment.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
100% Support · 10% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading16 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading22 Oct 2021
- Committee stage1 Dec 2021
- Report stage14 Jan 2022
Lords
- 1st reading17 Jan 2022
- 2nd reading4 Mar 2022
- 3rd reading1 Apr 2022
Royal Assent28 Apr 2022
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