Human Rights Act 1998 (Meaning Of Public Authority) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 9 November 2009

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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 '<span>public</span> 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 '<span>public</span> authority' for the purposes of that Act.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    26 January 2009 – 26 January 2009

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    3 July 2009 – 3 July 2009

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 430.