UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 4019
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
[As Introduced]
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The Public Office (Accountability) Bill aims to strengthen mechanisms for holding public officials responsible for their conduct and decisions. It typically includes measures to increase transparency in government operations, establish clearer standards for official conduct, create or strengthen independent oversight bodies, and provide mechanisms for investigating breaches of accountability. The bill seeks to restore public confidence in governance by making it harder for officials to act without scrutiny and easier for citizens to understand and challenge government decisions.
Presented by Mr David Lammy.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count106 votes
95% Aye · 1015% No · 5
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading16 Sept 2025
- 2nd reading3 Nov 2025
- Committee stage27 Nov 2025
- Report stage
