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Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2008

[As Introduced]
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This Act removes old laws from the statute books that are no longer in force or have been completely replaced by newer ones.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.

Presented by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
supported by Mr Michael Wills.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

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