UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0428
Torture (Damages) (No. 2) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill allows people who have been tortured to take legal action and receive financial compensation. It's designed to give victims a way to seek damages through the courts for the harm they've suffered, recognising that torture is a serious violation of human rights.
Presented by Mr Andrew Dismore.
HybridLords1st reading
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading