UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0708
United Kingdom Parliamentary Sovereignty Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill is designed to strengthen the principle that the UK Parliament is the highest authority in making laws and cannot be overruled by courts or other institutions. It aims to clarify that elected MPs, not judges or other bodies, have the final say on what becomes law in the United Kingdom.
Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
HybridLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count61 votes
75% Aye · 4625% No · 15
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Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Jul 2010
- 2nd reading18 Mar 2011