Human Rights Act 1998 (Meaning of Public Function) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to clarify the meaning of 'public function' in section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998
Summary
<p>This Bill would clarify the meaning of 'public function' 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 function is a 'function of a public nature' for the purposes of that Act. It would also ensure that where a private provider was fulfilling a public function, at public expense, it could be found to be exercising a public function under the Act. </p><p> </p><p>The Bill follows a decision by the Judicial Committee of the House of Lords relating to private care homes in the case of <a>YL v Birmingham City Council and others [2007] UKHL 27</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
18 December 2007 – 18 December 2007
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 256.