UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0277
Torture (Damages) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow people who have been tortured to take legal action and receive money compensation from the government. It aims to give torture victims a legal remedy when their rights have been seriously violated.
Presented by Lord Archer of Sandwell
supported by Mr Andrew Dismore.
supported by Mr Andrew Dismore.
PrivateLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count58 votes
74% Aye · 4326% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading18 Nov 2008
- 2nd reading
Lords
- 1st reading5 Feb 2008
- 2nd reading16 May 2008
- 3rd reading11 Nov 2008