UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0279
Race Relations (Election Candidates) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to stop people being treated unfairly because of their race when they want to stand as election candidates. It would extend race discrimination protections specifically to the election process, making sure all candidates have an equal chance to run for office regardless of their racial background.
Presented by Keith Vaz.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading6 Feb 2008
- 2nd reading
