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Consular Assistance Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2023-24

Last updated: 12 February 2025 at 15:44

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for a right to consular assistance for British citizens abroad in cases where there has been, or where there is a risk of, a breach of human rights, denial of access to legal representation, or torture or other human rights abuses; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Christine Jardine
Liberal Democrat
Edinburgh West

Current version of the Bill

Bill 048 2023-24 (as introduced)
28 February 2024
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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