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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1586

Constitutional Convention Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to turn Britain's unwritten constitutional conventions (the traditional rules about how Parliament and government should behave) into formal, documented rules that are officially recognized. Currently, these conventions rely on tradition and agreement rather than being written down in law.

Presented by Lord Purvis of Tweed.
PrivateLordsCommittee stage
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Lords

  • 1st reading1 Jun 2015
  • 2nd reading17 Jul 2015
  • Committee stage11 Dec 2015