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Human Rights Act 1998 (Meaning of Public Authority) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2009-10

Last updated: 12 April 2010 at 16:43

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Long title

A Bill to clarify the meaning of 'public authority' in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Summary

This Bill would clarify the meaning of 'public authority' in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998. It would introduce a list of factors to be taken into account when considering whether a body is a 'public authority' for the purposes of that Act.

Sponsor

Mr Andrew Dismore
Labour
Hendon

Current version of the Bill

Bill passage

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