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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0477

Developing Country Debt (Restriction of Recovery) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes new legal restrictions that would prevent creditors (banks, other countries, or investment firms) from easily taking developing countries to court to recover debts. It aims to protect vulnerable nations from aggressive debt collection while they work to improve their economies.

Presented by Ms Sally Keeble.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading6 May 2009
  • 2nd reading