UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0397
Torture (Damages) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow people who have been tortured to take legal action and claim money damages from the state. It's about providing financial compensation to torture victims as a form of justice and support for their recovery.
Presented by Lord Archer of Sandwell.
PrivateLords1st reading
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The people's count63 votes
73% Aye · 4627% No · 17
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading14 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading