UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0595
Torture (Damages) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow people who have been tortured to sue the UK government and receive financial compensation (damages) for what happened to them. It aims to make the legal process simpler for torture victims to get justice and money for their suffering.
Presented by Mr Andrew Dismore.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading6 Jan 2010
- 2nd reading