UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0105
Torture (Damages) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow people who have been tortured to sue for damages (financial compensation) in UK courts. It aims to give torture victims a way to be compensated for the harm they've suffered, making it clearer that torture is wrong and victims deserve legal remedy.
Presented by Lord Archer of Sandwell.
PrivateLords1st reading
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The people's count47 votes
68% Aye · 3232% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading5 Mar 2007
- 2nd reading