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Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2008
Summary
This Act removes old laws from the statute books that are no longer in force or have been completely replaced by newer ones. It's basically a 'spring clean' of UK legislation to get rid of the clutter and make the law easier to understand and access.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means helping to clean up outdated laws that are no longer used or needed. By removing old, dead legislation from the law books, it makes the legal system simpler and cheaper to maintain, helping government work more efficiently.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people might worry that removing laws could accidentally delete important protections or historical records. Others might be concerned about lack of public debate if this happens too quietly, or fear that important details could be lost without proper scrutiny.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading2 Jun 2008
- 2nd reading9 Jul 2008
- 3rd reading9 Jul 2008
Lords
- 1st reading27 Feb 2008
- 2nd reading18 Mar 2008
- 3rd reading2 Jun 2008
Royal Assent21 Jul 2008
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