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Race Relations (Election Candidates) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2007-08

Last updated: 30 October 2008 at 19:10

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Summary

The aim of this Bill is to increase the number of elected representatives from different ethnic groups by making provision for political parties to have the option of drawing up shortlists for candidates on the grounds of ethnicity. It would do this by exempting the selection of candidates from the provisions of the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.

Sponsor

Keith Vaz
Labour
Leicester East

Current version of the Bill

Bill as introduced - html version
8 February 2008
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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